83 FR 668 - Fine Denier Polyester Staple Fiber From Taiwan: Preliminary Affirmative Determination of Sales at Less Than Fair Value, Postponement of Final Determination, and Extension of Provisional Measures
DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
International Trade Administration Federal Register Volume 83, Issue 4 (January 5, 2018)
International Trade Administration
Federal Register Volume 83, Issue 4 (January 5, 2018)
| Page Range | 668-671 | |
| FR Document | 2017-27751 |
[Federal Register Volume 83, Number 4 (Friday, January 5, 2018)] [Notices] [Pages 668-671] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2017-27751] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE International Trade Administration [A-583-860] Fine Denier Polyester Staple Fiber From Taiwan: 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 (the Department) preliminarily determines that fine denier polyester staple fiber (fine denier PSF) from Taiwan is being, or is likely to be, sold in the United States at less than fair value (LTFV). The period of investigation (POI) is April 1, 2016, through March 31, 2017. DATES: Applicable January 5, 2018. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Lilit Astvatsatrian, 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) 482-6412. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Background This preliminary determination is made in accordance with section 733(b) of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended (the Act). The Department published the notice of initiation of this investigation on June 28, 2017.\1\ On October 21, 2017, the Department postponed the preliminary determination of this investigation and the revised deadline is now December 18, 2017.\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 [[Page 669]] 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, and to all parties in the Central Records Unit, Room B8024 of the main Department of Commerce building. In addition, a complete version of the Preliminary Decision Memorandum can be accessed directly at http://enforcement.trade.gov/frn/. The signed and the electronic version of the Preliminary Decision Memorandum are identical in content. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- \1\ See Fine Denier Polyester Staple Fiber from the People's Republic of China, India, the Republic of Korea, Taiwan, and the Socialist Republic of Vietnam: Initiation of Less-Than-Fair-Value Investigations, 82 FR 29023 (June 27, 2017) (Initiation Notice). \2\ See Fine Denier Polyester Staple Fiber from the People's Republic of China, India, the Republic of Korea, and Taiwan: Postponement of Preliminary Determinations in Less-Than-Fair-Value Investigations, 82 FR 49178 (October 24, 2017). \3\ See Memorandum, ``Decision Memorandum for the Preliminary Determination in the Less-Than-Fair Value Investigation of Fine Denier Polyester Staple Fiber from Taiwan,'' dated concurrently with, and hereby adopted by, this notice (Preliminary Decision Memorandum). --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Scope of the Investigation The product covered by this investigation is fine denier PSF from Taiwan. For a complete description of the scope of this investigation, see Appendix I. Scope Comments In accordance with the preamble to the Department'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 to the record for this preliminary determination, and accompanying discussion and analysis of all comments timely received, see the Preliminary Scope Decision Memorandum.\6\ The Department is preliminarily modifying the scope language as it appeared in the Initiation Notice. The revised scope is provided in Appendix I to this notice. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- \4\ See Antidumping Duties; Countervailing Duties, 62 FR 27296, 27323 (May 19, 1997). \5\ See Initiation Notice. \6\ See Memorandum, ``Fine Denier Polyester Staple Fiber from the Republic of Korea: Scope Comments Decision Memorandum for the Preliminary Determination'' (Preliminary Scope Decision Memorandum), dated concurrently with this preliminary determination. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Methodology The Department is conducting this investigation in accordance with section 731 of the Act. The Department has calculated export prices in accordance with section 772(a) of the Act. Normal value (NV) is calculated in accordance with section 773 of the Act. Furthermore, pursuant to section 776(a) and (b) of the Act, the Department has preliminarily relied upon facts otherwise available, with an adverse inference, for Far Eastern Textile, Ltd. (Far Eastern) also known as Far Eastern New Century Corporation, which declined to participate and did not respond to the Department's questionnaire or otherwise participate in the investigation.\7\ For a full description of the methodology underlying the preliminary determination, see the Preliminary Decision Memorandum. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- \7\ See Memorandum, ``Antidumping Duty Investigation of Fine Denier Polyester Staple Fiber from Taiwan: Far Eastern Textile Ltd.,'' dated August 8, 2017, at Attachment I (Far Eastern Withdrawal). --------------------------------------------------------------------------- All-Others Rate In accordance with section 733(d)(1)(A)(i) of the Act, the Department determined weighted-average dumping margins for each of the producers/exporters of the subject merchandise individually investigated. Pursuant to sections 733(d)(1)(A)(ii) and 735(c)(5)(A) of the Act, the Department shall determine an estimated all-others rate for all exporters and producers not individually examined 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. Where the rates for the individually investigated companies are all zero or de minimis, or determined entirely using facts otherwise available, section 735(c)(5)(B) of the Act instructs the Department to establish ``any reasonable method to establish the estimated all-others rate for exporters and producers not individually investigated, including averaging the estimated weighted average dumping margins determined for the exporters and producers individually investigated.'' The Department has preliminarily determined the estimated weighted-average dumping margin for Far Eastern under section 776 of the Act and determined that the estimated weighted-average dumping margin for Tainan Spinning Co., Ltd. (TSCL) is zero. Pursuant to section 735(c)(5)(B) of the Act, we calculated the ``all-others'' rate as a simple average of the zero percent dumping margin and the dumping margin based totally on AFA. For a full description of the methodology underlying the Department's analysis, see the Preliminary Decision Memorandum. Preliminary Determination The Department preliminarily determines that the following estimated weighted-average dumping margins exist: ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Estimated weighted- average Exporter/producer dumping margin (percent) ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Tainan Spinning Co., Ltd.................................... 0.00 Far Eastern Textile Ltd. (AKA Far Eastern New Century 48.86 Corporation)............................................... All-Others.................................................. 24.43 ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Consistent with section 733(b)(3) of the Act, the Department disregards de minimis rates and preliminarily determines that individually examined respondents with de minimis rates have not made sales of subject merchandise at LTFV. Suspension of Liquidation In accordance with section 733(d)(2) of the Act, the Department 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), the Department 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 respondents listed above will be equal to the company-specific estimated weighted-average dumping margins 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, except as explained below; and (3) the cash deposit rate for all other producers and exporters will be equal to the all-others estimated weighted-average dumping margin. Because the estimated weighted-average dumping margin for TSCL is de minimis, entries of shipments of subject merchandise from TSCL will not be subject to suspension of liquidation or cash deposit requirements. In such situations, the Department applies the exclusion to the provisional measures to the producer/exporter combination that was examined in the investigation. Accordingly, the Department is directing CBP not to suspend liquidation of entries of subject merchandise exported and produced by TSCL. Entries of shipments of subject merchandise from TSCL in any other producer/exporter combination, or by [[Page 670]] third parties that sourced subject merchandise from the excluded producer/exporter combination, are subject to the provisional measures at the all others rate. Should the final estimated weighted-average dumping margin be zero or de minimis for subject merchandise exported and produced by TSCL, entries of shipments of subject merchandise from this producer/exporter combination will be excluded from the potential antidumping duty order. Such exclusions are not applicable to merchandise exported to the United States by TSCL in any other producer/exporter combinations or by third parties that source subject merchandise from the excluded producer/exporter combinations. These suspension of liquidation instructions will remain in effect until further notice. Disclosure The Department 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) of the Act, the Department intends to verify TSCL's information relied upon in making its final determination. Public Comment Case briefs or other written comments may be submitted to the Assistant Secretary for Enforcement and Compliance no later than seven days after the date on which the last verification report is issued in this investigation, unless the Department alters the time limit. Rebuttal briefs, limited to issues raised in case briefs, may be submitted no later than five days after the deadline date for case briefs.\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; (2) a brief summary of the argument; and (3) a table of authorities. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- \8\ See 19 CFR 351.309; see also 19 CFR 351.303 (for general filing requirements). --------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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, whether any participant is a foreign national, and a list of the issues to be discussed. If a request for a hearing is made, the Department intends to hold the hearing at the U.S. Department of Commerce, 1401 Constitution Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20230, at a time and date to be determined. Parties should confirm by telephone the date, time, and location of the hearing two days before the scheduled 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 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 the Department'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 November 13, 2017, pursuant to 19 CFR 351.210(e), TSCL requested that the Department postpone the final determination and that provisional measures be extended to a period not to exceed 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, the Department is postponing the final determination and extending the provisional measures from a four-month period to a period not greater than six months. Accordingly, the Department will make its final determination no later than 135 days after the date of publication of this preliminary determination. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- \9\ See TSCL's Letter, ``Fine Denier Polyester Staple Fiber (FDPSF),'' dated November 13, 2017. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- International Trade Commission Notification In accordance with section 733(f) of the Act, the Department 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: December 18, 2017. 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 I Scope of the Investigation The merchandise covered by this investigation is f[igrave]ne denier polyester staple fiber (fine denier PSF), not carded, combed, or pre-opened, measuring less than 3.3 decitex (3 denier) in diameter. The scope covers all fine denier PSF, whether coated or uncoated. The following products are excluded from the scope: (1) PSF equal to or greater than 3.3 decitex (more than 3 denier, inclusive) currently classifiable under Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS) subheadings 5503.20.0045 and 5503.20.0065. (2) Low-melt PSF defined as a bi-component polyester fiber having a polyester fiber component that melts at a lower temperature than the other polyester fiber component, which is currently classifiable under HTSUS subheading 5503.20.0015. Fine denier PSF is classifiable under the HTSUS subheading 5503.20.0025. Although the 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. Postponement of Preliminary Determination V. Postponement of Final Determination and Extension of Provisional Measures VI. Scope of the Investigation VII. Scope and Product Characteristic Comments VIII. Discussion of Methodology A. Application of Adverse Facts Available B. Corroboration of Secondary Information [[Page 671]] C. All-Others Rate D. Comparisons to Normal Value IX. Date of Sale X. U.S. Price XI. Normal Value A. Home Market Viability B. Level of Trade C. Calculation of Normal Value Based on Comparison Market Prices D. Calculation of NV Based on CV E. Cost of Production (COP) Analysis 1. Calculation of COP 2. Results of COP Test XII. Currency Conversion XIII. Verification XIV. Recommendation [FR Doc. 2017-27751 Filed 1-4-18; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510-DS-P
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On November 10 and December 12, covers all fine denier PSF, whether coated or DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
2017, the petitioners and the uncoated. The following products are
respondents, respectively, requested excluded from the scope: International Trade Administration
that the Department postpone the final (1) PSF equal to or greater than 3.3 decitex
(more than 3 denier, inclusive) currently [A–583–860]
determination and extend provisional
measures from four months to six classifiable under Harmonized Tariff
Fine Denier Polyester Staple Fiber
Schedule of the United States (HTSUS)
months.16 In accordance with section From Taiwan: Preliminary Affirmative
subheadings 5503.20.0045 and 5503.20.0065.
735(a)(2)(A) of the Act and 19 CFR Determination of Sales at Less Than
(2) Low-melt PSF defined as a bi-
351.210(b)(2)(ii), because: (1) Our component polyester fiber having a polyester Fair Value, Postponement of Final
preliminary determination is fiber component that melts at a lower Determination, and Extension of
affirmative; (2) the requesting exporter temperature than the other polyester fiber Provisional Measures
accounts for a significant proportion of component, which is currently classifiable
exports of the subject merchandise; and AGENCY: Enforcement and Compliance,
under HTSUS subheading 5503.20.0015.
(3) no compelling reasons for denial International Trade Administration,
Fine denier PSF is classifiable under the
exist, the Department is postponing the HTSUS subheading 5503.20.0025. Although
Department of Commerce.
final determination and extending the the HTSUS subheadings are provided for SUMMARY: The Department of Commerce
provisional measures from a four-month convenience and customs purposes, the (the Department) preliminarily
period to a period not greater than six written description of the scope of this determines that fine denier polyester
months. Accordingly, we will make our investigation is dispositive. staple fiber (fine denier PSF) from
final determination no later than 135 Taiwan is being, or is likely to be, sold
Appendix II in the United States at less than fair
days after the date of publication of this
preliminary determination.17 List of Topics Discussed in the Preliminary value (LTFV). The period of
Decision Memorandum investigation (POI) is April 1, 2016,
International Trade Commission through March 31, 2017.
Notification I. Summary
II. Background DATES: Applicable January 5, 2018.
In accordance with section 733(f) of III. Period of Investigation FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Lilit
the Act, the Department will notify the IV. Postponement of Preliminary Astvatsatrian, AD/CVD Operations,
International Trade Commission (ITC) of Determination Office IV, Enforcement and Compliance,
its preliminary determination. If the V. Postponement of Final Determination and International Trade Administration,
final determination is affirmative, the Extension of Provisional Measures
U.S. Department of Commerce, 1401
ITC will determine before the later of VI. Scope of the Investigation
Constitution Avenue NW, Washington,
120 days after the date of this VII. Scope Comments
VIII. Discussion of Methodology
DC 20230; telephone (202) 482–6412.
preliminary determination or 45 days
Non-Market Economy Country SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
after the final determination whether
these imports are materially injuring, or Surrogate Country and Surrogate Values Background
threaten material injury to, the U.S. 1. Economic Comparability
2. Significant Producer of Comparable This preliminary determination is
industry. made in accordance with section 733(b)
Merchandise
Notification to Interested Parties 3. Data Availability of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended
This determination is issued and Separate Rates (the Act). The Department published the
published in accordance with sections 1. Absence of De Jure Control notice of initiation of this investigation
733(f) and 777(i)(1) of the Act and 19 2. Absence of De Facto Control on June 28, 2017.1 On October 21, 2017,
3. Companies Not Receiving a Separate the Department postponed the
CFR 351.205(c).
Rate preliminary determination of this
Dated: December 18, 2017. Combination Rates investigation and the revised deadline is
Gary Taverman, Collapsing and Affiliation now December 18, 2017.2 For a
Deputy Assistant Secretary for Antidumping The PRC-Wide Entity complete description of the events that
and Countervailing Duty Operations Application of Facts Available and followed the initiation of this
performing the non-exclusive functions and Adverse Inferences
investigation, see the Preliminary
duties of the Assistant Secretary for 1. Use of Facts Available
Enforcement and Compliance.
Decision Memorandum.3 A list of topics
2. Application of Facts Available with an
Adverse Inference
included in the Preliminary Decision
Appendix I Memorandum is included as Appendix
3. Selection and Corroboration of the AFA
Scope of the Investigation Rate II to this notice. The Preliminary
Date of Sale Decision Memorandum is a public
The merchandise covered by this
investigation is fı̀ne denier polyester staple Comparisons to Fair Value
1 See Fine Denier Polyester Staple Fiber from the
fiber (fine denier PSF), not carded, combed, 1. Export Price
People’s Republic of China, India, the Republic of
or pre-opened, measuring less than 3.3 Normal Value
Korea, Taiwan, and the Socialist Republic of
decitex (3 denier) in diameter. The scope Factor Valuation Methodology Vietnam: Initiation of Less-Than-Fair-Value
Determination of the Comparison Method Investigations, 82 FR 29023 (June 27, 2017)
16 See Letter from the petitioners, ‘‘Fine Denier IX. Currency Conversion (Initiation Notice).
Polyester Staple Fiber from China, India, Korea and X. Adjustment Under Section 777A(f) of the 2 See Fine Denier Polyester Staple Fiber from the
Taiwan—Petitioners’ Request to Extend the Act People’s Republic of China, India, the Republic of
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Antidumping Duty Final Determinations’’, dated Korea, and Taiwan: Postponement of Preliminary
XI. Adjustments for Countervailable Export
November 10, 2017; Letter from the respondents, Determinations in Less-Than-Fair-Value
‘‘Fine Denier Polyester Staple Fiber from the Subsidies Investigations, 82 FR 49178 (October 24, 2017).
People’s Republic of China—Request for XII. Disclosure and Public Comment 3 See Memorandum, ‘‘Decision Memorandum for
Postponement of Final Determination,’’ dated XIII. Verification the Preliminary Determination in the Less-Than-
December 12, 2017, and People’s Republic of XIV. Conclusion Fair Value Investigation of Fine Denier Polyester
China—Petitioners’ Request to Extend Final Staple Fiber from Taiwan,’’ dated concurrently
Determination,’’ dated September 11, 2017. [FR Doc. 2017–27749 Filed 1–4–18; 8:45 am] with, and hereby adopted by, this notice
17 See also 19 CFR 351.210(e). BILLING CODE 3510–DS–P (Preliminary Decision Memorandum).
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C. All-Others Rate Objectives local government communities.
D. Comparisons to Normal Value Reasonable efforts will be made to
IX. Date of Sale 1. The NTIS Advisory Board shall
review and make recommendations to ensure members represent the entire
X. U.S. Price spectrum of Federal data interests
XI. Normal Value improve NTIS programs, operations,
A. Home Market Viability and general policies in support of including demographic, economic,
B. Level of Trade NTIS’s mission to advance Federal data trade, health, scientific, patent,
C. Calculation of Normal Value Based on priorities, promote economic growth, environmental, geospatial, security, and
Comparison Market Prices and enable operational excellence by transactional data. No Federal
D. Calculation of NV Based on CV providing innovative data services to Government employee shall serve as a
E. Cost of Production (COP) Analysis member of the Board.
1. Calculation of COP
Federal agencies through joint venture
3. The term of office of each member
2. Results of COP Test partnerships with the private sector.
of the Board shall be three years, except
XII. Currency Conversion 2. The Board shall report to the
that vacancy appointments shall be for
XIII. Verification Secretary of Commerce and to the Under
the remainder of the unexpired term of
XIV. Recommendation Secretary of Commerce for Standards
the vacancy. All appointments shall
[FR Doc. 2017–27751 Filed 1–4–18; 8:45 am] and Technology through the Director of
automatically terminate if the charter is
NTIS.
BILLING CODE 3510–DS–P terminated or not renewed. All members
Duties serve at the pleasure of the Secretary.
4. Any person who has completed two
DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE 3. The Board shall act in the public
consecutive full terms of service on the
interest to:
Board shall be ineligible for
National Technical Information Service a. Provide advice on the optimal data
appointment for a third term during the
(NTIS) services business and operating model
one-year period following the expiration
to best implement NTIS’s joint venture
National Technical Information Service of the second term.
authority.
Advisory Board 5. Members shall serve as Special
b. Provide advice on the means,
Government Employees (SGEs) and will
including infrastructure and process
AGENCY: National Technical Information be subject to all ethical standards and
improvements, to make Federal data
Service, Department of Commerce. rules applicable to SGEs.
easier to find, access, use, analyze, and
ACTION: Request for nominations. combine. Miscellaneous
c. Assess progress in evolving NTIS 1. Members of the Committee will not
SUMMARY: NTIS invites nomination of programs toward a focus on Federal data be paid for their services, but will, upon
individuals for appointment to the priorities. request, be allowed travel and per diem
National Technical Information Service d. Assess the use of merit-based expenses in accordance with 5 U.S.C.
Advisory Board (Board or Committee). criteria and processes to plan, conduct, 5701 et seq., while attending meetings
NTIS will consider nominations and oversee programs and projects, of the Committee or of its
received in response to this notice for including the selection of joint venture subcommittees, or while otherwise
appointment to the Committee, in partners. performing duties at the request of the
addition to nominations already e. Assess policies in connection with chairperson, while away from their
received. fees and charges for NTIS services in homes or a regular place of business.
order for the agency to operate on a 2. The Board shall meet at the call of
DATES: NTIS will accept nominations on substantially self-sustaining basis, as
a rolling basis. The initial members of the Secretary or the Secretary’s
required by law. designee, but not less often than once
the Board will be selected from f. Assess organizational capabilities
nominations submitted by 5:00 p.m. on every six months.
required to carry out NTIS’s mission, 3. NTIS may establish such
February 12th, 2018. Any nominations including capabilities in data science subcommittees of its members as may be
received after that date will be kept on and for operational management of its necessary, subject to the provisions of
file and may be used to fill vacancies on project portfolio. FACA, the FACA implementing
the Board should they occur.
Membership regulations, and applicable Department
ADDRESSES: Please submit nominations of Commerce guidance. Subcommittees
to Greg Capella, Deputy Director, NTIS, 1. The NTIS Advisory Board shall be will report to the NTIS Advisory Board
5301 Shawnee Rd, Alexandria VA composed of a Chairperson appointed and may not provide advice or work
22312, Attention: NTIS Advisory Board by the Secretary and four other members products directly to the Department of
Membership. appointed by the Secretary. In the event Commerce or NTIS.
of a vacancy in the Chairperson 4. Recordkeeping. Records of the
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Greg
position, the NTIS Director may NTIS Advisory Board, any formally and
Capella, 5301 Shawnee Rd, Alexandria
designate a member to serve as acting informally established subcommittees or
VA 22312, Subject: NTIS Advisory
Chairperson until a Chairperson is other subgroups of the Board, shall be
Board Membership, telephone 703–605–
appointed by the Secretary. handled in accordance with General
6532; or via email at gcapella@ntis.gov.
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Committee Information distinguished service and objectivity; These records shall be available for
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shall have recognized expertise in data public inspection and copying, subject
The Committee was established collection, compilation, analysis, use, to the Freedom of Information Act (5
pursuant to Section 212(c) of the and dissemination, as well as data U.S.C. 552).
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