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The U.S. Department of Commerce has determined that ending the countervailing duty order on Laminated Woven Sacks from Vietnam would likely lead to the continuation of subsidies. This decision follows an expedited review because the Government of Vietnam and other interested parties did not provide substantive responses. The document explains that the Department of Commerce will continue these duties to prevent unfair subsidies from affecting U.S. businesses. This notice serves to inform about the protective measures being maintained to support domestic industries.

The Department of Commerce has released preliminary findings that Hyundai Steel Co., Ltd., a company from South Korea, has received unfair government subsidies for its hot-rolled steel products. The review period is from January 1, 2018, to December 31, 2018. They are planning to enforce additional duties on these products to counterbalance the subsidies. Public comments and hearings will follow before the final decision is made within 120 days of these preliminary results.

The Department of Commerce updated and finalized a rule on January 31, 2024, concerning procedures related to discrepancies between past trade agreements like NAFTA and the new United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA). This update corrects a regulatory error where language was mistakenly duplicated in the legal text, specifically in section 19 CFR 356.8(b)(2). The correction clarifies who can request the continuation of trade reviews but notes that foreign governments are not authorized to make such requests. The changes are effective as of December 12, 2024.

The U.S. Department of Commerce has made a preliminary decision that disposable aluminum containers, pans, trays, and lids from China are being sold in the U.S. at prices below their fair value. This determination involves actions like suspending the liquidation of these goods and requiring cash deposits to match the estimated dumping margins. Additionally, critical circumstances have been identified, which means that some storehouse entries may also see retroactive duties. Interested parties are invited to provide comments and feedback on this decision.

The Department of Commerce has submitted an information collection request to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to review and potentially approve materials related to the SABIT Program. The program involves applications and questionnaires to assess applicants' quality and outcomes, as well as gather alumni feedback. Approximately 3,500 people will participate, and responses range from 1 to 3 hours each. The collection aims to better align the program with its foreign policy goals and minimize the public's reporting burden. Public comments are invited within 30 days via the website www.reginfo.gov.

The U.S. Department of Commerce has determined that wood mouldings and millwork products imported from China are being sold in the U.S. at unfairly low prices. This means these products are sold at less than their fair market value, negatively affecting U.S. businesses. As a result, certain Chinese companies will face dumping margins, including a high rate for companies that didn't fully cooperate with the investigation. U.S. Customs will continue to hold some of these imports and require deposits to match the difference between normal and dumped prices until further notice.

The U.S. Census Bureau, under the Department of Commerce, is seeking public comments on the extension of an existing survey called the Current Population Survey, School Enrollment Supplement. This survey collects data on school and college enrollment, as well as demographics of students, to help policymakers make informed decisions. They are inviting comments on the necessity and efficiency of this survey until February 24, 2025. People interested can email or submit them online, and all submissions will become part of the public record.

The Minority Business Development Agency (MBDA) under the Department of Commerce is asking for public comments on the MBDA Information Clearinghouse by February 28, 2025. This initiative, launched as a beta version, aims to collect and share data about Minority Business Enterprises (MBEs). Public input will help improve the types of data available, how it is accessed, and the overall user experience of the system. Comments can be made online at www.regulations.gov by referencing "MBDA-2024-0004".

The U.S. Court of International Trade (CIT) has made a decision that is not in line with the Department of Commerce's original findings regarding antidumping duties on welded line pipe from South Korea, specifically for the companies Hyundai Steel, SeAH Steel Corporation, and others. As a result, the Department of Commerce has recalculated and adjusted the dumping margins—the percentage that products are sold below fair market value—accordingly. The CIT's decision includes changes to how certain sales and costs were calculated in response to appeals and takes effect from January 14, 2021. This announcement ensures that future imports from these companies have the adjusted rates, pending any new legal challenges.

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), a part of the Department of Commerce, announced an extension of 15 days for issuing a decision on an appeal related to a proposed liquefied natural gas export terminal and natural gas pipeline project on the Pacific Coast. This extension is due to the need for additional time to review the record and reach a conclusion regarding the appeal, which challenges an objection made by the Oregon Department of Land Conservation and Development. The new deadline for the decision is now set for February 9, 2021. Relevant appeal materials are accessible online through the specified NOAA docket site.