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The Census Bureau under the Department of Commerce has issued a notice inviting public comments for 60 days on a new information collection process called the Decennial Census Temporary, Intermittent Applicant Information Collection. This will gather data from job applicants for temporary positions related to the upcoming census. Applicants will fill out electronic forms that collect details like personal data, employment status, and job-related qualifications. The aim is to streamline the hiring process for census jobs and improve future recruitment efforts. Public comments will help the Bureau refine its information collection methods to minimize the public's reporting burden.

The Department of Commerce has made a preliminary finding that passenger vehicle and light truck tires from South Korea are being sold in the United States for less than their fair value. This investigation covers sales from April 1, 2019, to March 31, 2020. Due to this finding, U.S. Customs and Border Protection will suspend the liquidation of these tires and require cash deposits based on the estimated dumping margins until further notice. The Department also plans to verify the information before making a final determination and is inviting public comments on the preliminary decision.

The Department of Commerce's Bureau of Industry and Security is seeking public comments on information collection related to the Chemical Weapons Convention. This proposed collection aims to gather data from facilities producing or managing chemicals listed under the Convention. The information collection intends to fulfill obligations under international treaties and enhance regulation compliance. Comments from the public will help assess the practicality and refine the methodology of this data gathering, which is mandatory for certain businesses.

The U.S. Department of Commerce has amended the Export Trade Certificate of Review for the Northwest Fruit Exporters (NFE), effective from August 19, 2024. This amendment includes changes such as removing some members, updating member names, and altering export product coverage for specific companies. The certificate helps protect the listed members from certain antitrust actions related to their export activities. Any person affected by this decision can challenge it in a district court within 30 days of the notice.

The Department of Commerce has issued a final rule to remove the internal procedures of the Form CD-570, which is a small business review form, from the public-facing Commerce Acquisition Regulation (CAR) and move them to the internal Commerce Acquisition Manual (CAM). This change is meant to speed up policy updates without disrupting external parties, as the instructions will now be documented internally. There is no effect on public burden, so the rule waived the public notice and comment period. The new rule takes effect on May 12, 2025.

The U.S. Department of Commerce has announced the final results of its review regarding the sales of certain steel nails from the United Arab Emirates for the period from May 1, 2022, to April 30, 2023. They found that the nails were not sold at less than the usual value, meaning there were no dumping activities noted. Consequently, both companies involved, Master Nails and Pins Manufacturing and Rich Well Steel Industries, will not have to pay additional duties. The Commerce Department will follow specific guidelines to inform U.S. Customs and Border Protection on handling these entries without imposing antidumping duties.

The Department of Commerce and NOAA are gathering feedback on their information collection related to 3D elevation data in the United States, under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. This request is part of the ongoing 3D Nation Elevation Data Requirements and Benefits Study, which aims to improve technology systems and data services by understanding the needs and uses of 3D data. The study invites comments from government, academic, nonprofit, and commercial entities to better shape future programs. Comments are open until March 30, 2021, and participants will provide input through surveys and possible interviews.

The United States International Trade Commission (USITC) has issued a notice concerning antidumping duty investigations on glass wine bottles imported from China and Mexico. After final determinations by the Department of Commerce that such bottles were being unfairly priced, the USITC is moving forward with a supplemental schedule for its investigations. Interested parties may submit final comments on these determinations by January 13, 2025, with replies due by January 17, 2025. The process will be conducted electronically via the Commission's online system, and no paper submissions will be accepted.

The Department of Commerce has determined that removing the antidumping duty order on boltless steel shelving units from China is likely to result in continued or increased dumping. This conclusion comes from an expedited sunset review. The duty is meant to stop imported goods from being sold at lower prices than in their home market. The review found that if the order were revoked, dumping margins up to 112.68% might occur.

The Department of Commerce has preliminarily determined that imports of certain uncoated paper rolls from Brazil are circumventing existing antidumping duty orders, which are meant to protect U.S. industry from unfair foreign pricing. As a result, these imports will face suspension of liquidation, starting from specific dates, and importers will have to certify that their imports won't be further processed into paper sheets subject to duties. Importers who fail to provide this certification will be required to pay antidumping duties. The Department invites comments on this preliminary decision and has notified the U.S. International Trade Commission about the findings.