83 FR 3299 - Certain Tool Chests and Cabinets From the People's Republic of China: Countervailing Duty Order
DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
International Trade Administration Federal Register Volume 83, Issue 16 (January 24, 2018)
International Trade Administration
Federal Register Volume 83, Issue 16 (January 24, 2018)
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| FR Document | 2018-01351 |
[Federal Register Volume 83, Number 16 (Wednesday, January 24, 2018)] [Notices] [Pages 3299-3301] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2018-01351] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE International Trade Administration [C-570-057] Certain Tool Chests and Cabinets From the People's Republic of China: Countervailing Duty Order AGENCY: Enforcement and Compliance, International Trade Administration, Department of Commerce. SUMMARY: Based on affirmative final determinations by the Department of Commerce (Commerce) and the International Trade Commission (ITC), Commerce is issuing the countervailing duty order on certain tool chests and cabinets (tool chests) from the People's Republic of China (China). DATES: Applicable January 24, 2018. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Hermes Pinilla or Thomas Schauer, 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- 0410, respectively. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Background In accordance with section 705(d) of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended (the Act), on November 29, 2017, Commerce published its affirmative final determination that countervailable subsidies are being provided to producers and exporters of tool chests from China.\1\ --------------------------------------------------------------------------- \1\ See Certain Tool Chests and Cabinets from the People's Republic of China: Final Affirmative Countervailing Duty Determination, 82 FR 56582 (November 29, 2017) (Final Determination) and accompanying Issues and Decision Memorandum. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- On January 16, 2018, the ITC notified Commerce of its affirmative determination that an industry in the United States is materially injured within the meaning of section 705(b)(1)(A)(i) of the Act, by reason of subsidized imports of subject merchandise from China.\2\ --------------------------------------------------------------------------- \2\ See ITC Letter concerning imports of tool chests and cabinets from China, dated January 16, 2018 (ITC Letter). --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Scope of the Order The scope of this order covers tool chests from China. For a complete description of the scope of the order, see Appendix to this notice. Countervailing Duty Order On January 16, 2018, in accordance with sections 705(b)(1)(A)(i) and 705(d) of the Act, the ITC notified Commerce of its final determination in this investigation, in which it found that an industry in the United States is materially injured by reason of imports of tool chests from China.\3\ Therefore, in accordance with section 705(c)(2) of the Act, Commerce is issuing this countervailing duty order. Because the ITC determined that imports of tool chests from China are materially injuring a U.S. industry, unliquidated entries of such merchandise from China, entered or withdrawn from warehouse for consumption, are subject to the assessment of countervailing duties. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- \3\ See ITC Letter. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Therefore, in accordance with section 706(a) of the Act, Commerce will direct U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to assess, upon further instruction by Commerce, countervailing duties for all relevant entries of tool chests from China. Countervailing duties will be assessed on unliquidated entries of tool chests from China entered, or withdrawn from warehouse, for consumption on or after September 15, 2017, the date of publication of the Preliminary Determination \4\ but will not include entries occurring after the expiration of the provisional measures period and before publication of the ITC's final injury determination as further described below. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- \4\ See Certain Tool Chests and Cabinets from the People's Republic of China: Preliminary Affirmative Countervailing Duty Determination, 82 FR 43331 (September 15, 2017) (Preliminary Determination) and accompanying Preliminary Decision Memorandum. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Suspension of Liquidation In accordance with section 706 of the Act, Commerce will instruct CBP to reinstitute the suspension of liquidation of tool chests from China. We will also instruct CBP to require, pursuant to section 706(a)(1) of the Act, countervailing duties for each entry of the subject merchandise in an amount based on the net countervailable subsidy rates for the subject merchandise. These instructions suspending liquidation will remain in effect until further notice. The all-others rate applies to all producers and exporters of subject merchandise not listed in the following table. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- \5\ As indicated in the Final Determination, Jiangsu Tongrun Equipment Technology Co., Ltd.'s cross-owned affiliates include the following entities: Changshu Jack Factory, Changshu Tongrun Taron Import and Export Co., Ltd., (also known as Changshu Tongrun Equipment Co., Ltd.), Changshu Tongrun Mechanical & Electrical Equipment Manufacture Co., Ltd., Changshu Taron Machinery Equipment Manufacturing Co., Ltd., and Changshu General Electrical Factory Co., Ltd. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Subsidy rate Company (percent) ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Jiangsu Tongrun Equipment Technology Co., Ltd \5\....... 15.09 Zhongshan Geelong Manufacturing Co., Ltd................ 14.03 Allround Hardware Co., Ltd.............................. 95.96 Beijing Kang Jie Kong International Cargo Agent Co., Ltd 95.96 Changshu Zhongcheng Tool Box Co., Ltd................... 14.39 Changzhou City Hongfei Metalwork Corporation............ 95.96 Changzhou Machan Steel Furniture Co., Ltd............... 14.39 China National Electronics Import and Export Ningbo Co.. 95.96 Foshan Lishida Metal Products Co., Ltd.................. 95.96 Gem-Year Industrial Co., Ltd............................ 95.96 Guangdong Hisense Home Appliances Co., Ltd.............. 14.39 Guerjie Enterprise Co., Ltd............................. 95.96 Haiyan Dingfeng Fasteners Ltd........................... 95.96 Hangzhou Xiaoshan Import and Export Trading Co., Ltd.... 95.96 Hyxion Metal Industry................................... 14.39 Jiaxing Pinyou Import & Export Co., Ltd................. 95.96 Jin Rong Hua Le Metal Manufactures Co., Ltd............. 14.39 Jinhua JG Tools Manufacturing Co........................ 14.39 Jinhua Yahu Tools Co., Ltd.............................. 14.39 Keesung Manufacturing Co., Ltd.......................... 14.39 Kingstar Tools Co., Ltd................................. 95.96 Liyang Flying Industry Co., Ltd......................... 95.96 Meridian International Co., Ltd......................... 14.39 Ningbo Better Design Industry Co., Ltd.................. 95.96 Ningbo Hualei Tool Co., Ltd............................. 95.96 Ningbo Jiufeng Electronic Tools......................... 95.96 Ningbo Safewell International Holding Corp.............. 14.39 Ningbo Xiunan International Co., Ltd.................... 95.96 Pinghu Chenda Storage Office Equipment Co., Ltd......... 14.39 Pooke Technology Co., Ltd............................... 14.39 Shanghai All[hyphen]Fast International Trade Co., Ltd... 14.39 Shanghai All[hyphen]Hop Industry Co., Ltd............... 14.39 Shanghai Delta International Trading.................... 95.96 Shanghai Fairlong International Trading Co., Ltd........ 95.96 Shanghai ITPC Hardware Co., Ltd......................... 14.39 Shanghai Legsteel Metal Products Co., Ltd............... 95.96 [[Page 3300]] Shanghai Tung Hsing Technology Inc...................... 95.96 Shining Golden Yida Welding & Cutting Machinery 95.96 Manufacture Ltd........................................ Suzhou Aomeijia Metallic Products Co., Ltd.............. 95.96 Suzhou Goldenline Machinery Co., Ltd.................... 95.96 Suzhou Xindadi Hardware Co., Ltd........................ 14.39 Taixing Hutchin Mfg. Co., Ltd........................... 14.39 Tong Ming Enterprise (Jiaxing) Co., Ltd................. 95.96 Trantex Product (Zhong Shan) Co., Ltd................... 14.39 Wuyi Yunlin Steel Products Co., Ltd..................... 95.96 Yangzhou Huayu Pipe Fitting Co., Ltd.................... 95.96 Yangzhou Triple Harvest Power Tools Limited............. 14.39 Zhangjiagang Houfeng Machinery Co., Ltd................. 95.96 Zhejiang KC Mechanical & Electrical..................... 95.96 Zhejiang Zhenglian Corp................................. 95.96 Zhuhai Shichang Metals Ltd.............................. 95.96 All-Others.............................................. 14.39 ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Provisional Measures Section 703(d) of the Act states that instructions issued pursuant to an affirmative preliminary determination may not remain in effect for more than four months. In the underlying investigation, Commerce published the Preliminary Determination on September 15, 2017. As such, the four-month period beginning on the date of the publication of the Preliminary Determination ended on January 12, 2018. Furthermore, section 707(b) of the Act states that definitive duties are to begin on the date of publication of the ITC's final injury determination. Therefore, in accordance with section 703(d) of the Act and our practice, we instructed CBP to terminate the suspension of liquidation and to liquidate, without regard to countervailing duties, unliquidated entries of tool chests from China entered, or withdrawn from warehouse, for consumption, after January 12, 2018, the date the provisional measures expired, until and through the day preceding the date of publication of the ITC's final injury determination in the Federal Register. Suspension of liquidation will resume on the date of publication of the ITC's final determination in the Federal Register. Notifications to Interested Parties This notice constitutes the countervailing duty order with respect to tool chests from China pursuant to section 706(a) of the Act. Interested parties can find a list of countervailing duty orders currently in effect at http://enforcement.trade.gov/stats/iastats1.html. This order is issued and published in accordance with section 706(a) of the Act and 19 CFR 351.211(b). Dated: January 19, 2018. Gary Taverman, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Antidumping and Countervailing Duty Operations, performing the non-exclusive functions and duties of the Assistant Secretary for Enforcement and Compliance. Appendix Scope of the Order The scope of this order covers certain metal tool chests and tool cabinets, with drawers, (tool chests and cabinets), from the People's Republic of China (the PRC) and the Socialist Republic of Vietnam (Vietnam). The scope covers all metal tool chests and cabinets, including top chests, intermediate chests, tool cabinets and side cabinets, storage units, mobile work benches, and work stations and that have the following physical characteristics: (1) A body made of carbon, alloy, or stainless steel and/or other metals; (2) two or more drawers for storage in each individual unit; (3) a width (side to side) exceeding 15 inches for side cabinets and exceeding 21 inches for all other individual units but not exceeding 60 inches; (4) a body depth (front to back) exceeding 10 inches but not exceeding 24 inches; and (5) prepackaged for retail sale. For purposes of this scope, the width parameter applies to each individual unit, i.e., each individual top chest, intermediate top chest, tool cabinet, side cabinet, storage unit, mobile work bench, and work station. Prepackaged for retail sale means the units may, for example, be packaged in a cardboard box, other type of container or packaging, and may bear a Universal Product Code, along with photographs, pictures, images, features, artwork, and/or product specifications. Subject tool chests and cabinets are covered whether imported in assembled or unassembled form. Subject merchandise includes tool chests and cabinets produced in the PRC or Vietnam but assembled, prepackaged for retail sale, or subject to other minor processing in a third country prior to importation into the United States. Similarly, it would include tool chests and cabinets produced in the PRC or Vietnam that are assembled, prepackaged for retail sale, or subject to other minor processing after importation into the United States. Subject tool chests and cabinets may also have doors and shelves in addition to drawers, may have handles (typically mounted on the sides), and may have a work surface on the top. Subject tool chests and cabinets may be uncoated (e.g., stainless steel), painted, powder coated, galvanized, or otherwise coated for corrosion protection or aesthetic appearance. Subject tool chests and cabinets may be packaged as individual units or in sets. When packaged in sets, they typically include a cabinet with one or more chests that stack on top of the cabinet. Tool cabinets act as a base tool storage unit and typically have rollers, casters, or wheels to permit them to be moved more easily when loaded with tools. Work stations and mobile work benches are tool cabinets with a work surface on the top that may be made of rubber, plastic, metal, wood, or other materials. Top chests are designed to be used with a tool cabinet to form a tool storage unit. The top chests may be mounted on top of the base tool cabinet or onto an intermediate chest. They are often packaged as a set with tool cabinets or intermediate chests, but may also be packaged separately. They may be packaged with mounting hardware (e.g., bolts) and instructions for assembling them onto the base tool cabinet or onto an intermediate tool chest which rests on the base tool cabinet. Smaller top chests typically have handles on the sides, while the larger top chests typically lack handles. Intermediate tool chests are designed to fit on top of the floor standing tool cabinet and to be used underneath the top tool chest. Although they may be packaged or used separately from the tool cabinet, intermediate chests are designed to be used in conjunction with tool cabinets. The intermediate chests typically do not have handles. The intermediate and top chests may have the capability of being bolted together. Side cabinets are designed to be bolted or otherwise attached to the side of the base storage cabinet to expand the storage capacity of the base tool cabinet. Subject tool chests and cabinets also may be packaged with a tool set included. Packaging a subject tool chest and cabinet with a tool set does not remove an otherwise covered subject tool chest and cabinet from the scope. When this occurs, the tools are not part of the subject merchandise. All tool chests and cabinets that meet the above definition are included in the scope unless otherwise specifically excluded. Excluded from the scope of the order are tool boxes, chests, and cabinets with bodies made of plastic, carbon fiber, wood, or other non-metallic substances. Also excluded from the scope of the order are industrial grade steel tool chests and cabinets. The excluded industrial grade steel tool chests and cabinets are those: (1) Having a body that is over 60 inches in width; or (2) having each of the following physical characteristics: (a) A body made of steel that is 0.047 inches or more in thickness; (b) a body depth (front to back) exceeding 21 inches; and (c) a unit weight that exceeds the maximum unit weight shown below for each width range: ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Inches Maximum pounds ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Weight to width ratio tool chests ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 21 > <= 25.............................................. 90 25 > <= 28.............................................. 115 28 > <= 30.............................................. 120 [[Page 3301]] 30 > <= 32.............................................. 130 32 > <= 34.............................................. 140 34 > <= 36.............................................. 150 36 > <= 38.............................................. 160 38 > <= 40.............................................. 170 40 > <= 42.............................................. 180 42 > <= 44.............................................. 190 44 > <= 46.............................................. 200 46 > <= 48.............................................. 210 48 > <= 50.............................................. 220 50 > <= 52.............................................. 230 52 > <= 54.............................................. 240 54 > <= 56.............................................. 250 56 > <= 58.............................................. 260 58 > <= 60.............................................. 270 ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Weight to width ratio tool cabinets ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 21 > <= 25.............................................. 155 25 > <= 28.............................................. 170 28 > <= 30.............................................. 185 30 > <= 32.............................................. 200 32 > <= 34.............................................. 215 34 > <= 36.............................................. 230 36 > <= 38.............................................. 245 38 > <= 40.............................................. 260 40 > <= 42.............................................. 280 42 > <= 44.............................................. 290 44 > <= 46.............................................. 300 46 > <= 48.............................................. 310 48 > <= 50.............................................. 320 50 > <= 52.............................................. 330 52 > <= 54.............................................. 340 54 > <= 56.............................................. 350 56 > <= 58.............................................. 360 58 > <= 60.............................................. 370 ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Also excluded from the scope of the order are service carts. The excluded service carts have all of the following characteristics: (1) Casters, wheels, or other similar devices which allow the service cart to be rolled from place to place; (2) an open top for storage, a flat top or flat lid on top of the unit that opens; (3) a space or gap between the casters, wheels, or other similar devices, and the bottom of the enclosed storage space (e.g., drawers) of at least 10 inches; and (4) a total unit height, including casters, of less than 48 inches. Also excluded from the scope of the order are non-mobile work benches. The excluded non-mobile work benches have all of the following characteristics: (1) A solid top working surface; (2) no drawers, one drawer, or two drawers in a side-by-side configuration; and (3) the unit is supported by legs and has no solid front, side, or back panels enclosing the body of the unit. Also excluded from the scope of the order are metal filing cabinets that are configured to hold hanging file folders and are classified in the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS) at subheading 9403.10.0020. Merchandise subject to the order is classified under HTSUS categories 9403.20.0021, 9403.20.0026, 9403.20.0030 and 7326.90.8688, but may also be classified under HTSUS category 7326.90.3500. While HTSUS subheadings are provided for convenience and Customs purposes, the written description of the scope of this order is dispositive. [FR Doc. 2018-01351 Filed 1-23-18; 8:45 a.m.] BILLING CODE 3510-DS-P
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provided for convenience and customs description of the scope of the order, see Subsidy rate
purposes, the written description of the Company
Appendix to this notice. (percent)
scope of this proceeding is dispositive.
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Countervailing Duty Order Jiangsu Tongrun Equipment
BILLING CODE 3510–DS–P On January 16, 2018, in accordance Technology Co., Ltd 5 ....... 15.09
with sections 705(b)(1)(A)(i) and 705(d) Zhongshan Geelong Manu-
of the Act, the ITC notified Commerce facturing Co., Ltd .............. 14.03
Allround Hardware Co., Ltd .. 95.96
DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE of its final determination in this Beijing Kang Jie Kong Inter-
investigation, in which it found that an national Cargo Agent Co.,
International Trade Administration industry in the United States is Ltd ..................................... 95.96
materially injured by reason of imports Changshu Zhongcheng Tool
[C–570–057] of tool chests from China.3 Therefore, in Box Co., Ltd ...................... 14.39
accordance with section 705(c)(2) of the Changzhou City Hongfei
Certain Tool Chests and Cabinets Metalwork Corporation ...... 95.96
Act, Commerce is issuing this
From the People’s Republic of China: Changzhou Machan Steel
countervailing duty order. Because the
Countervailing Duty Order Furniture Co., Ltd .............. 14.39
ITC determined that imports of tool
China National Electronics
AGENCY: Enforcement and Compliance, chests from China are materially
Import and Export Ningbo
International Trade Administration, injuring a U.S. industry, unliquidated Co ...................................... 95.96
Department of Commerce. entries of such merchandise from China, Foshan Lishida Metal Prod-
SUMMARY: Based on affirmative final entered or withdrawn from warehouse ucts Co., Ltd ...................... 95.96
determinations by the Department of for consumption, are subject to the Gem-Year Industrial Co., Ltd 95.96
Commerce (Commerce) and the assessment of countervailing duties. Guangdong Hisense Home
International Trade Commission (ITC), Therefore, in accordance with section Appliances Co., Ltd ........... 14.39
Commerce is issuing the countervailing 706(a) of the Act, Commerce will direct Guerjie Enterprise Co., Ltd ... 95.96
U.S. Customs and Border Protection Haiyan Dingfeng Fasteners
duty order on certain tool chests and Ltd ..................................... 95.96
cabinets (tool chests) from the People’s (CBP) to assess, upon further instruction
by Commerce, countervailing duties for Hangzhou Xiaoshan Import
Republic of China (China). and Export Trading Co.,
all relevant entries of tool chests from
DATES: Applicable January 24, 2018. Ltd ..................................... 95.96
China. Countervailing duties will be Hyxion Metal Industry ........... 14.39
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: assessed on unliquidated entries of tool Jiaxing Pinyou Import & Ex-
Hermes Pinilla or Thomas Schauer, AD/ chests from China entered, or port Co., Ltd ...................... 95.96
CVD Operations, Office I, Enforcement withdrawn from warehouse, for Jin Rong Hua Le Metal Man-
and Compliance, International Trade consumption on or after September 15, ufactures Co., Ltd ............. 14.39
Administration, U.S. Department of 2017, the date of publication of the Jinhua JG Tools Manufac-
Commerce, 1401 Constitution Avenue Preliminary Determination 4 but will not turing Co ........................... 14.39
NW, Washington, DC 20230; telephone include entries occurring after the Jinhua Yahu Tools Co., Ltd .. 14.39
(202) 482–3477 or (202) 482–0410, Keesung Manufacturing Co.,
expiration of the provisional measures Ltd ..................................... 14.39
respectively. period and before publication of the Kingstar Tools Co., Ltd ......... 95.96
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: ITC’s final injury determination as Liyang Flying Industry Co.,
further described below. Ltd ..................................... 95.96
Background Meridian International Co.,
Suspension of Liquidation
In accordance with section 705(d) of Ltd ..................................... 14.39
the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended (the In accordance with section 706 of the Ningbo Better Design Indus-
Act), on November 29, 2017, Commerce Act, Commerce will instruct CBP to try Co., Ltd ........................ 95.96
published its affirmative final reinstitute the suspension of liquidation Ningbo Hualei Tool Co., Ltd 95.96
of tool chests from China. We will also Ningbo Jiufeng Electronic
determination that countervailable Tools ................................. 95.96
subsidies are being provided to instruct CBP to require, pursuant to
Ningbo Safewell International
producers and exporters of tool chests section 706(a)(1) of the Act, Holding Corp ..................... 14.39
from China.1 countervailing duties for each entry of Ningbo Xiunan International
On January 16, 2018, the ITC notified the subject merchandise in an amount Co., Ltd ............................. 95.96
Commerce of its affirmative based on the net countervailable Pinghu Chenda Storage Of-
determination that an industry in the subsidy rates for the subject fice Equipment Co., Ltd .... 14.39
United States is materially injured merchandise. These instructions Pooke Technology Co., Ltd .. 14.39
within the meaning of section suspending liquidation will remain in Shanghai All-Fast Inter-
effect until further notice. The all-others national Trade Co., Ltd ..... 14.39
705(b)(1)(A)(i) of the Act, by reason of Shanghai All-Hop Industry
subsidized imports of subject rate applies to all producers and
Co., Ltd ............................. 14.39
merchandise from China.2 exporters of subject merchandise not Shanghai Delta International
listed in the following table. Trading .............................. 95.96
Scope of the Order
Shanghai Fairlong Inter-
3 See ITC Letter.
The scope of this order covers tool national Trading Co., Ltd .. 95.96
4 See Certain Tool Chests and Cabinets from the
chests from China. For a complete Shanghai ITPC Hardware
People’s Republic of China: Preliminary Affirmative Co., Ltd ............................. 14.39
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Countervailing Duty Determination, 82 FR 43331
1 See Certain Tool Chests and Cabinets from the (September 15, 2017) (Preliminary Determination)
Shanghai Legsteel Metal
People’s Republic of China: Final Affirmative and accompanying Preliminary Decision Products Co., Ltd .............. 95.96
Countervailing Duty Determination, 82 FR 56582 Memorandum.
(November 29, 2017) (Final Determination) and 5 As indicated in the Final Determination, Jiangsu Changshu Tongrun Equipment Co., Ltd.), Changshu
accompanying Issues and Decision Memorandum. Tongrun Equipment Technology Co., Ltd.’s cross- Tongrun Mechanical & Electrical Equipment
2 See ITC Letter concerning imports of tool chests owned affiliates include the following entities: Manufacture Co., Ltd., Changshu Taron Machinery
and cabinets from China, dated January 16, 2018 Changshu Jack Factory, Changshu Tongrun Taron Equipment Manufacturing Co., Ltd., and Changshu
(ITC Letter). Import and Export Co., Ltd., (also known as General Electrical Factory Co., Ltd.
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Maximum convenience and Customs purposes, the accompany product distributions, and
Inches written description of the scope of this order
pounds Web-based surveys and dialog boxes
is dispositive. that offer customers the opportunity to
30 > ≤ 32 .............................. 130 [FR Doc. 2018–01351 Filed 1–23–18; 8:45 a.m.] express their level of satisfaction with
32 > ≤ 34 .............................. 140 BILLING CODE 3510–DS–P NIST products, services, and
34 > ≤ 36 .............................. 150
36 > ≤ 38 .............................. 160
information and for ongoing dialogue
38 > ≤ 40 .............................. 170 with NIST. NIST will limit its inquiries
40 > ≤ 42 .............................. 180 DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE to data collections that solicit voluntary
42 > ≤ 44 .............................. 190 options and will not collect information
44 > ≤ 46 .............................. 200 National Institute of Standards and that is required or regulated. No
46 > ≤ 48 .............................. 210 Technology assurances of confidentiality will be
48 > ≤ 50 .............................. 220 given. However, it will be completely
50 > ≤ 52 .............................. 230 Proposed Information Collection; optional for survey participants to
52 > ≤ 54 .............................. 240 Comment Request; Generic Request
54 > ≤ 56 .............................. 250
provide their name or affiliation
for Customer Service-Related Data information if they wish to provide
56 > ≤ 58 .............................. 260 Collections.
58 > ≤ 60 .............................. 270 comments for which they elect to
National Institute of Standards
AGENCY: receive a response.
Weight to width ratio tool cabinets and Technology (NIST), Commerce. II. Method of Collection
21 > ≤ 25 .............................. 155 ACTION: Notice. NIST will collect this information by
25 > ≤ 28 .............................. 170 SUMMARY: The Department of
28 > ≤ 30 .............................. 185 electronic means, as well as by mail,
30 > ≤ 32 .............................. 200
Commerce, as part of its continuing fax, telephone, and person-to-person
32 > ≤ 34 .............................. 215 effort to reduce paperwork and interactions.
34 > ≤ 36 .............................. 230 respondent burden, invites the general
III. Data
36 > ≤ 38 .............................. 245 public and other Federal agencies to
38 > ≤ 40 .............................. 260 take this opportunity to comment on OMB Control Number: 0693–0031.
40 > ≤ 42 .............................. 280 proposed and/or continuing information
42 > ≤ 44 .............................. 290 collections, as required by the
Form Number(s): None.
44 > ≤ 46 .............................. 300 Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. Type of Review: Revision of a current
46 > ≤ 48 .............................. 310 information collection.
48 > ≤ 50 .............................. 320 DATES: Written comments must be Affected Public: Business or other for-
50 > ≤ 52 .............................. 330 submitted on or before March 26, 2018. profit organizations, individuals, not-
52 > ≤ 54 .............................. 340 ADDRESSES: Direct all written comments for-profit institution.
54 > ≤ 56 .............................. 350 to Jennifer Jessup, Departmental
56 > ≤ 58 .............................. 360 Paperwork Clearance Officer, Estimated Number of Respondents:
58 > ≤ 60 .............................. 370 Department of Commerce, Room 6616, 120,000.
14th and Constitution Avenue NW, Less than 2 minutes for a response
Also excluded from the scope of the order card, 2 hours for focus group
are service carts. The excluded service carts
Washington, DC 20230 (or via the
internet at PRAcomments@doc.gov). participation. The average estimated
have all of the following characteristics: response time for the completion of a
(1) Casters, wheels, or other similar devices FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
collection instrument is expected to be
which allow the service cart to be rolled from Requests for additional information or
place to place; less than 30 minutes per response(s).
copies of the information collection
(2) an open top for storage, a flat top or flat instrument and instructions should be Estimated Total Annual Burden
lid on top of the unit that opens; directed to Darla Yonder, Management Hours: 15,000.
(3) a space or gap between the casters, Estimated Total Annual Cost to
Analyst, NIST, 100 Bureau Drive, MS
wheels, or other similar devices, and the Public: None.
bottom of the enclosed storage space (e.g., 1710, Gaithersburg, MD 20899, 301–
drawers) of at least 10 inches; and 975–4064, or via email to Darla.yonder@ IV. Request for Comments
(4) a total unit height, including casters, of nist.gov.
less than 48 inches. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Comments are invited on: (a) Whether
Also excluded from the scope of the order the proposed collection of information
are non-mobile work benches. The excluded I. Abstract is necessary for the proper performance
non-mobile work benches have all of the In accordance with Executive Order of the functions of the agency, including
following characteristics: 12862, the National Institute of whether the information shall have
(1) A solid top working surface; Standards and Technology (NIST), a practical utility; (b) the accuracy of the
(2) no drawers, one drawer, or two drawers agency’s estimate of the burden
in a side-by-side configuration; and
non-regulatory agency of the
Department of Commerce, proposes to (including hours and cost) of the
(3) the unit is supported by legs and has
no solid front, side, or back panels enclosing conduct a number of individual proposed collection of information; (c)
the body of the unit. information collections that are both ways to enhance the quality, utility, and
Also excluded from the scope of the order quantitative and qualitative. The clarity of the information to be
are metal filing cabinets that are configured information collections will be designed collected; and (d) ways to minimize the
to hold hanging file folders and are classified to determine the type and quality of the burden of the collection of information
in the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the products, services, and information our on respondents, including through the
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United States (HTSUS) at subheading key customers want and expect, as well use of automated collection techniques
9403.10.0020. or other forms of information
Merchandise subject to the order is
as their satisfaction with and awareness
of existing products, services, and technology.
classified under HTSUS categories
9403.20.0021, 9403.20.0026, 9403.20.0030 information. In addition, NIST proposes Comments submitted in response to
and 7326.90.8688, but may also be classified other customer service satisfaction data this notice will be summarized and/or
under HTSUS category 7326.90.3500. While collections that include, but may not be included in the request for OMB
HTSUS subheadings are provided for limited to focus groups, reply cards that approval of this information collection;
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