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eighth edition, American

Pharmaceutical Association. This

product is classified under HTSUS

subheading 3003.90.0000. Although the

HTSUS subheadings are provided for

convenience and customs purposes, the

written description of the merchandise

under investigation is dispositive.

Period of Investigation

The period of investigation (‘‘POI’’) is

October 1, 1998, through March 31,

1999.

Amended Final Determination

In accordance with section 735(a) of

the Act, on May 25, 2000, the

Department published its final

determination of the antidumping duty

investigation of bulk aspirin from the

People’s Republic of China (‘‘PRC’’) in

which the Department determined that

U.S. sales of bulk aspirin from the PRC

were made at less than fair value (65 FR

33805 (‘‘Final Determination’’)). On

June 1, 2000, we received ministerial

error allegations, timely filed pursuant

to 19 CFR 351.224(c)(2), from the

respondents, Jilin Pharmaceutical

Import and Export Corporation (‘‘Jilin’’)

and Shandong Xinhua Pharmaceutical

Factory (‘‘Shandong’’), regarding our

final margin calculations. On June 6,

2000, we received comments on the

respondents’ ministerial error

allegations from Rhodia Inc., the

petitioner in this proceeding.

After anaylzing the submissions, we

have determined in accordance with

section 735(e) of the Act and 19 CFR

351.224 that we made ministerial errors

in the margin calculations for both

respondents. The ministerial errors

include three errors alleged by

Shandong pertaining to Shandong’s

margin calculations and two additional

errors with respect to Jilin that were not

raised by any party which we

discovered. Specifically:

• We inadvertently neglected to offset

Shandong’s material cost for aspirin for

recycled material inputs.

• We inadvertently added packing

costs twice in the calculation of normal

value of aspirin.

• We inadvertently neglected to

adjust Shandong’s overhead expenses

caculated for salicylic acid and acetic

anhydride processes for aspirin

consumption rates.

• We inadvertently neglected to

deduct Jilin’s movement charges

incurred in the United States.

• We inadvertently applied an

incorrect surrogate value for freight to

one of Jilin’s sales.

For a detailed discussion of the

ministerial error allegations and the

Department’s analysis, see

Memorandum from Team to Richard W.

Moreland, Deputy Assistant Secretary,

dated June 20, 2000.

We are amending the final

determination of the antidumping duty

investigation of bulk aspirin from the

PRC to reflect the correction of the

above-cited ministerial errors. The

revised final weighted-average dumping

margins are as follows:

Exporter/manufacturer

Original

weightedaverage

margin percentage

Revised

weightedaverage

margin percentage

Shandong Xinhua Pharmaceutical Factory ..................................................................................................................... 42.77 16.51

Jilin Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd./Jilin Pharmaceutical Import and Export Corporation ...................................................... 4.72 10.85

PRC-wide Rate ................................................................................................................................................................ 144.02 144.02

The PRC-wide rate, which is

unchanged, applies to all entries of the

subject merchandise except for entries

from exporters that are identified

individually above.

Suspension of Liquidation

In accordance with section

735(c)(1)(B) of the Act, we are directing

the Customs Service (‘‘Customs’’) to

continue suspending liquidation on all

imports of the subject merchandise from

the PRC. Customs shall require a cash

deposit or the posting of a bond equal

to the weighted-average amount by

which normal value exceeds the export

price as indicated in the chart above.

These suspension-of-liquidation

instructions will remain in effect until

further notice.

ITC Notification

In accordance with section 735(d) of

the Act, we have notified the

International Trade Commission of our

amended final determination.

This determination is issued and

published in accordance with sections

735(d) and 777(i)(1) of the Act.

Dated: June 21, 2000.

Troy H. Cribb,

Acting Assistant Secretary for Import

Administration.

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BILLING CODE 3510–DS–M

DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

International Trade Administration

[Docket No. 00061475–0175–01]

RIN 0607–XX24

International Buyer Program; Support

for Domestic Trade Shows

AGENCY: International Trade

Administration, Commerce.

ACTION: Notice and call for applications

for the FY 2002 International Buyer

Program (October 1, 2001 through

September 30, 2002).

SUMMARY: This notice sets forth

objectives, procedures and application

review criteria associated with the U.S.

Department of Commerce’s International

Buyer Program (IBP), to support

domestic trade shows. Selection is for

the International Buyer Program for

Fiscal Year 2002 (October 1, 2001

through September 30, 2002).

The International Buyer Program was

established to bring international buyers

together with U.S. firms by promoting

leading U.S. trade shows in industries

with high export potential. The

International Buyer Program emphasizes

cooperation between the U.S.

Department of Commerce (DOC) and

trade show organizers to benefit U.S.

firms exhibiting at selected events and

provides practical, hands-on assistance

such as export counseling and market

analysis to U.S. companies interested in

exporting. The assistance provided to

show organizers includes worldwide

overseas promotion of selected shows to

potential international buyers, endusers, representatives and distributors.

The worldwide promotion is executed

through the offices of the United States

and Foreign Commercial Service

(hereinafter referred to as the

Commercial Service) in 74 countries

representing America’s major trading

partners, and also in U.S. Embassies in

countries where the Commercial Service

does not maintain offices. The

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Department expects to select

approximately 28 shows for FY2002

from among applicants to the program.

Shows selected for the International

Buyer Program will provide a venue for

U.S. companies interested in expanding

their sales into international markets.

Successful applicants will be required

to enter into a Memorandum of

Understanding (MOU) that sets forth the

specific actions to be performed by the

show organizer and the DOC. The MOU

constitutes an agreement between the

DOC and the show organizer specifying

which services are to be rendered by

DOC as part of the IBP and, in turn,

what responsibilities are agreed to be

performed by the show organizer.

Anyone wishing to apply will be sent a

copy of the MOU along with the

application package. The services to be

rendered by DOC will be carried out by

the Commercial Service.

DATES: Applications must be received

by August 11, 2000. Contributions are

for shows selected and promoted during

the October 1, 2001 and September 30,

2002, period.

ADDRESSES: Export Promotion Services/

International Buyer Program,

Commercial Service, International Trade

Administration, U.S. Department of

Commerce, 14th & Constitution Avenue,

NW., H2116, Washington, DC 20230.

Telephone: (202) 482–0146 (For

deadline purposes, facsimile or email

applications will be accepted as interim

applications, to be followed by signed

original applications).

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Jim

Boney, Product Manager, International

Buyer Program, Room 2116, Export

Promotion Services, U.S. and Foreign

Commercial Service, International Trade

Administration, U.S. Department of

Commerce, 14th & Constitution Avenue,

NW., Washington, DC 20230. Telephone

(202) 482–0146; Fax: (202) 482–0115;

Email: Jim.Boney@mail.doc.gov.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The

Commercial Service is accepting

applications for the International Buyer

Program (IBP) for events taking place

between October 1, 2001 and September

30, 2002. A contribution of $6,000 for

shows of five days or less is required.

Shows more than five days in duration,

or requiring more than one International

Business Center, a contribution of

$8,000 is required.

Under the IBP, the Commercial

Service seeks to bring together

international buyers with U.S. firms by

selecting and promoting in international

markets domestic trade shows in

industries with high export potential.

Selection of a trade show is one-time,

i.e., a trade show organizer seeking

selection for a recurring event must

submit a new application for selection

for each occurrence of the event. If the

event occurs more than once in the 12-

month period covering this

announcement, the trade show

organizer must submit a separate

application for each event.

The Commercial Service will select

approximately 28 events to support

between October 1, 2001, through

September 30, 2002. The Commercial

Service will select those events that, in

its judgment, most clearly meet the

Commercial Service’s objective and

selection criteria mentioned below.

The Department selects events which

it determines to be a leading

international trade show appropriate for

participation by U.S. exporting firms

and promotion in overseas markets by

U.S. Embassies and Consulates.

Selection does not constitute a

guarantee by the U.S. Government of the

show’s success. Selection is not an

endorsement of the show organizer

except as to its international buyer

activities. Non-selection should not be

viewed as a finding that the event will

not be successful in the promotion of

U.S. exports.

Exclusions. Trade shows will not be

considered that are either first-time or

horizontal (non-industry specific)

events. Annual trade shows will not be

selected for this program more than

twice in any three-year period (e.g.,

shows selected for fiscal years 2000 and

2001 are not eligible for inclusion in

this program in fiscal year 2002, but can

be considered in subsequent years).

Notwithstanding any other provision

of law, no person is required to respond

to nor shall a person be subject to a

penalty for failure to comply with a

collection of information subject to the

requirements of the Paperwork

Reduction Act unless that collection of

information displays a currently valid

OMB Control Number.

The Office of Management and Budget

has approved the information collection

requirements of the application to this

program under the provisions of the

Paperwork Reduction Act of 1980 (44

U.S.C. 2501 et seq.) (OMB control no.

0625–0151).

General Selection Criteria

Those events will be selected that, in

the judgment of the Department, most

clearly meet the following criteria:

(a) Export Potential: The products and

services to be promoted at the trade

show are from U.S. industries that have

high export potential, as determined by

U.S. Department of Commerce sources,

i.e., best prospects lists and U.S. export

statistics (certain industries are rated as

priorities by our domestic and

international commercial officers in

their Country Commercial Guides).

(b) International Interest: The trade

show meets the needs of a significant

number of overseas markets and

corresponds to marketing opportunities

as identified by the posts in their

Country Commercial Guides (e.g. best

prospect lists). Previous international

attendance at the show may be used as

an indicator.

(c) Scope of the Show: The trade show

offers a broad spectrum of U.S.-made

products and/or services for the subject

industry. Trade shows with a majority

of United States businesses, as defined

in 15 U.S.C. 4724, will be given

preference.

(d) Stature of the show: The trade

show is clearly recognized by the

industry it covers as a leading event for

the promotion of that industry’s

products and services both domestically

and internationally and as a showplace

for the latest technology or services in

that industry or sector.

(e) Exhibitor Interest: There is

demonstrated interest on the part of U.S.

exhibitors in receiving international

business visitors during the trade show.

A significant number of these exhibitors

should be new-to-export or seeking to

expand sales into additional

international markets.

(f) Overseas Marketing: There has

been demonstrated effort made to

market prior shows overseas. In

addition, the applicant should describe

in detail the international marketing

program to be conducted for the event,

explaining how efforts should increase

individual and group international

attendance.

(g) Logistics: The trade show site,

facilities, transportation services and

availability of accommodations are in

the stature of an international-class

trade show.

(h) Cooperation: The applicant

demonstrates a willingness to cooperate

with the Commercial Service of the

United States of America to fulfill the

program’s goals and to adhere to target

dates set out in the Memorandum of

Understanding and the even timetable,

both of which are available from the

program office (see For Further

Information on When, Where, and How

to apply). Past experience in the IBP

will be taken into account in evaluating

current applications to the program.

Legal Authority: The Commercial Service

has the legal authority to enter into the

above-mentioned memorandum of

understanding with the show organizer

under the provisions of the Mutual

Educational and Cultural Exchange Act of

1961, as amended (22 U.S.C. 2455(f)). The

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statutory authority for the Commercial

Service to conduct the International Buyer

Program is 15 U.S.C. 4724.

John Klingelhut,

Director, Office of Public/Private Initiatives,

U.S. and Foreign Commercial Service,

International Trade Administration, U.S.

Department of Commerce.

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BILLING CODE 3510–FP–M

DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

National Institute of Standards and

Technology

Announcement of Radio and

Telephone Terminal Equipment

Directive Training Workshop

AGENCY: National Institute of Standards

and Technology, Department of

Commerce.

ACTION: Notice.

SUMMARY: The National Institute of

Standards and Technology (NIST)

invites interested parties to attend a

two-day Radio and Telephone Terminal

Equipment (R&TTE) Directive training

workshop. The workshop is aimed at

providing information to potential U.S.

conformity assessment bodies (CABs)

for compliance with the requirement of

the R&TTE Directive 1999/5/EC and its

impact on the current EMC Directive 89/

336/EEC. The morning session of the

first day of the workshop will be

devoted to general introduction to EMC

Directive including operation of

Competent Bodies and the use of

Technical Construction Files. The

afternoon of the first day and the second

full day of the workshop will be devoted

to the requirements of R&TTE Directive.

The European Union (EU) personnel

will conduct this workshop. NIST and

Federal Communications Commission

personnel will participate. There is a fee

of $175 for each attendee of the training

workshop. All attendees must register

no later than July 7, 2000.

DATES: The EMC Directive component of

the training workshop will be held on

July 17, 2000, from 9:00 AM to Noon.

The R&TTE Directive component will be

held on July 17 from 1:00 to 5:00 PM

and on July 18, 2000, from 9:00 AM to

5:00 PM.

ADDRESSES: Both days of the training

workshop will be held at the Quality

Suites-Shady Grove, 3 Research Court,

Rockville, Maryland 20850 (near Shady

Grove exit off Interstate I-270).

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For

registration information, you may

telephone R&TTE Workshop

Coordinator, Lori Buckland at (301)

975–3881. You may register for the

workshop by E-mail addressed to

lori.buckland@nist.gov or by facsimilie

at (301) 948–2067. You may also register

by U.S. mail addressed to Lori

Buckland, R&TTE Workshop

Coordinator, NIST, 100 Bureau Drive,

Mail Stop 3461, Gaithersburg, MD

20899–3461. Training program

information and the registration form is

available at the NIST Web site at http:/

/www.nist.gov/public_affairs/confpage/

conffutr.htm. For technical information

regarding the workshop, please call

Jogindar Dhillon at 301–975–5521 or

send on E-mail to dhillon@nist.gov.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Section

VIII, of the Telecommunication

Equipment and Electromagnetic

Compatibility Sectoral Annexes of the

U.S./EU Mutual Recognition Agreement

(MRA), recommends that the MRA

partners sponsor seminars concerning

the relevant technical and product

approval requirements. A copy of the

U.S./EU MRA can be accessed at http:/

/www/ustr.gov/agreements/mra/

mral.pdf. The new R&TTE Directive

1999/5/EC came into force on March 9,

1999, that replaced the old TTE

Directive 98/13/EC. The text of the

R&TTE Directive can be accessed

through http://www.europa.eu.int/

comm/dgs_en.htm.

Before the training workshop, the

Telecommunication Certification Bodies

(TCB) Council (a product certifiers’

group) will meet on Sunday, July 16,

2000, between 4:00 and 6:00 PM the

Quality Suites-Shady Grove. All

registered participants for the R&TTE

Training Workshop are welcome to

attend the TCB Council meeting.

Dated: June 20, 2000.

Karen H. Brown,

Deputy Director.

[FR Doc. 00–16242 Filed 6–26–00; 8:45 am]

BILLING CODE 3510–13–M

DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

National Oceanic and Atmospheric

Administration

[I.D. 052400G]

Marine Mammals

AGENCY: National Marine Fisheries

Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and

Atmospheric Administration (NOAA),

Commerce.

ACTION: Issuance of photography permit

No. 980–1570.

SUMMARY: Notice is hereby given that

Lonsdale Productions, 113 Fakenham

Road, Great Ryburgh, Norfolk NR21

7AQ, United Kingdom, has been issued

a permit to take by Level B harassment

two species, gray whale (Eschrichtius

robustus) and killer whale (Orcinus

orca) of non-threatened, nonendangered marine mammals for

purposes of commercial photography.

ADDRESSES: The permit and related

documents are available for review

upon written request or by appointment

in the following offices:

Permits Division, Office of Protected

Resources, NMFS, 1315 East-West

Highway, Room 13130, Silver Spring,

MD 20910 (301/713–2289); and

Regional Administrator, Alaska

Region, 709 W. 9th Street, Federal

Building Room 461, P.O. Box 21668,

Juneau, AK 99802 (907/586–7235).

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: On April

25, 2000, notice was published in the

Federal Register (65 FR 24185) that the

above-named applicant had submitted a

request for a permit to take two species

of marine mammals by Level B

harassment during the course of

commercial photographic activities in

Alaska waters. The requested permit has

been issued, under the authority of

section 104(c)(6) of the Marine Mammal

Protection Act of 1972, as amended (16

U.S.C. 1361 et seq.).

Dated: June 21, 2000.

Ann D. Terbush,

Chief, Permits and Documentation Division,

Office of Protected Resources, National

Marine Fisheries Service.

[FR Doc. 00–16226 Filed 6–26–00; 8:45 am]

BILLING CODE 3510–22–F

DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

United States Patent and Trademark

Office

Reopening of the Time Period for

Acceptance of Comments on Issues

Related to Policies and Agenda for the

National Intellectual Property Law

Enforcement Coordination Council

AGENCY: U.S. Patent and Trademark

Office, Co-Chair, National Intellectual

Property Law Enforcement Coordination

Council.

ACTION: Reopening of time period for

acceptance of comments.

SUMMARY: On Monday, June 5, 2000, the

members of the National Intellectual

Property Law Enforcement Coordination

Council (the Council) published a

Notice seeking public comment on

issues associated with the Council’s

mission (65 F.R. 35611 (2000)).

Interested members of the public were

invited to present written comments on

the topics outlined in the