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1McKinsey & Company, ‘‘Diversity Wins: How 

Inclusion Matters,’’ (May 19, 2020), https:// 

www.mckinsey.com/featured-insights/diversityand-inclusion/diversity-wins-how-inclusionmatters. 

Done in Washington, DC, this 24th day of 

November 2023. 

Michael Watson, 

Acting Administrator, Animal and Plant 

Health Inspection Service. 

[FR Doc. 2023–26228 Filed 11–28–23; 8:45 am] 

BILLING CODE 3410–34–P 

DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE 

[Docket Number: 231121–0276] 

Business Diversity Principles 

AGENCY: Office of the Secretary, U.S. 

Department of Commerce. 

ACTION: Notice; request for information. 

SUMMARY: The Department of Commerce 

is seeking public input on the draft 

Business Diversity Principles (BDP), 

which describe best practices related to 

diversity, equity, inclusion, and 

accessibility (DEIA) in the private 

sector, and on the impact of DEIA 

initiatives. 

DATES: Comments must be received by 

January 5, 2024. 

ADDRESSES: To respond to this Request 

for Information (RFI), please submit 

electronic public comments via the 

Federal e-Rulemaking Portal. 

1. Go to www.regulations.gov and 

enter DOC–2023–0003 in the search 

field, 

2. Click the ‘‘Comment Now!’’ icon, 

complete the required fields, and 

3. Enter or attach your comments. 

Comments sent by any other method, 

to any other address or individual, or 

received after the end of the comment 

period, may not be considered. 

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: 

Brandee Anderson, Senior Advisor to 

the Deputy Secretary, at 202–880–4006 

or banderson@doc.gov. Please direct 

media inquiries to Valerie Keys in the 

Office of Public Affairs at 202–802–8166 

or vkeys@doc.gov. 

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 

Background 

On January 21, 2021, President Biden 

signed Executive Order 13985, 

Advancing Racial Equity and Support 

for Underserved Communities through 

the Federal Government. On February 

16, 2023, President Biden signed 

Executive Order 14091, Further 

Advancing Racial Equity and Support 

for Underserved Communities through 

the Federal Government. Under these 

Executive Orders, the Biden-Harris 

Administration outlined an ‘‘ambitious, 

whole-of-government approach to racial 

equity and support for underserved 

communities’’ that ‘‘continuously 

embed[s] equity into all aspects of 

Federal decision-making.’’ Additionally, 

E.O. 14091 declared that ‘‘the Federal 

Government shall continue to pursue 

ambitious goals to build a strong, fair, 

and inclusive workforce and economy’’ 

and ‘‘invest in communities where 

Federal policies have historically 

impeded equal opportunity—both rural 

and urban—in ways that mitigate 

economic displacement, expand access 

to capital . . . and build community 

wealth.’’ Equitable participation in our 

Nation’s economy provides a path to 

economic prosperity and 

intergenerational wealth for Americans 

in underserved communities and 

ensures that the economy benefits from 

the talent and potential across the 

country. The Department of Commerce 

is committed to implementing Executive 

Orders 13985 and 14091 and is 

developing the Business Diversity 

Principles (BDP) Initiative as part of its 

2022–2026 Strategic Plan goal of 

promoting inclusive capitalism and 

equitable economic growth for all 

Americans. The BDP Initiative aims to 

foster a more equitable economic 

landscape by encouraging businesses to 

learn from each other’s successes and 

adopt best practices and strategies that 

help promote economic growth in 

underserved communities through 

diversity, equity, inclusion, and 

accessibility (DEIA) initiatives. This 

Initiative seeks to recognize the range of 

private sector efforts that focus on DEIA, 

including but not limited to human 

resources, workforce development and 

supplier diversity efforts. In recognition 

of the wide array of terms used to 

describe these efforts, the Department 

will collectively refer to these private 

sector initiatives that seek to advance 

equitable economic development under 

the umbrella term ‘‘Business Diversity.’’ 

Research shows that these initiatives 

are essential to the competitiveness of 

the Nation’s businesses and overall 

American economy.1 The Business 

Diversity Principles Initiative is an 

opportunity for the Department to: (i) 

advance equity and support for 

underserved communities, and (ii) 

invest in the Nation’s infrastructure, 

emerging and critical technology fields, 

and workforce development. The 

Department of Commerce’s mission is to 

create the conditions for economic 

growth and opportunity for all 

communities. The Business Diversity 

Principles advance this mission by 

enabling the private sector to gain crossindustry insights, expand existing 

efforts, and embed Business Diversity 

across their business operations. 

The Initiative seeks to help private 

sector institutions build on their 

commitments to equity and economic 

development by providing a set of best 

practices (the ‘‘Business Diversity 

Principles’’) and other tools for 

operationalizing Business Diversity. The 

Department of Commerce intends for 

the Business Diversity Principles to 

serve as the first step in a longer term 

effort to convene private sector Business 

Diversity leaders, amplify existing 

efforts, and inspire additional, voluntary 

Business Diversity efforts. In addition to 

developing the Business Diversity 

Principles, this RFI will help the 

Department shape the next phase of the 

Initiative, which may include other 

public engagement opportunities. 

Goals of This Request for Information 

This RFI invites the public to inform 

the content of the Business Diversity 

Principles, share success stories and 

best practices related to Business 

Diversity, and comment on the impact 

of DEIA initiatives. Comments are 

invited from all interested parties, 

including private sector employers, 

workers, Business Diversity subject 

matter experts, educational leaders, civil 

rights advocates, and any other relevant 

stakeholders. The goal of this RFI is to 

gather input that will be used to refine 

the Business Diversity Principles and 

refine the next phases of the Initiative, 

and develop resources to help the 

private sector bolster, enhance and 

expand its Business Diversity efforts. 

The Department of Commerce seeks 

input on the below draft Business 

Diversity Principles as well as the 

impact of Business Diversity initiatives. 

D Feedback on Draft Business 

Diversity Principles—The Department 

developed the draft Principles based on 

input from the private sector and subject 

matter experts, in addition to secondary 

research on private sector best practices 

related to Business Diversity. The draft 

Principles center on the following six 

pillars: (1) executive leadership, (2) 

organizational strategy, (3) workforce 

development, (4) human resources, (5) 

community investment, and (6) business 

opportunities. The Department is 

interested in hearing from members of 

the public on the draft Principles. 

D Existing Business Diversity Efforts— 

The Nation’s economic competitiveness 

depends on a highly skilled, diverse 

workforce capable of meeting 

companies’ current and future needs. 

Private sector Business Diversity efforts 

seek to ensure that all workers, 

suppliers, and communities are 


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included in the organization’s economic 

prosperity. The Department is interested 

in hearing from members of the public 

and the business community on existing 

Business Diversity efforts, including real 

world examples of strategies and best 

practices relating to the Business 

Diversity Principles. 

Business Diversity Principles 

Each of the following six principles 

presents a set of strategies and 

objectives aimed at promoting equity 

and economic development. These 

principles function as an organizational 

framework for best practices and offer 

clear actions that institutions can take to 

drive equity, innovation, and economic 

growth. 

Executive Leadership: Strive for 

diverse c-suites and corporate boards by 

developing clear strategies to increase 

diversity among the organization’s 

executive ranks. Understand and break 

down barriers to executive roles for 

internal and external candidates. Ensure 

leaders model equitable and inclusive 

behavior and possess key competencies, 

such as empathy, cultural competence, 

and inclusive leadership. Ensure leaders 

have the necessary resources to drive 

business diversity efforts, such as 

toolkits, research, and access to DEIA 

professionals. Recognize leaders’ 

commitment to Business Diversity and 

hold them accountable through 

performance evaluations and 

compensation. 

Organizational Strategy: Use 

comprehensive assessments to evaluate 

the current state of Business Diversity 

within the organization, including 

demographic data across all levels and 

departments, company policies, 

practices, and workers’ perceptions. 

Develop and maintain DEIA councils, 

which oversee the implementation of 

Business Diversity initiatives and 

ensure alignment with overall company 

objectives. Regularly share progress 

updates to promote transparency and 

accountability. 

Workforce Development: Cultivate 

and maintain a diverse talent pipeline 

by partnering with educational 

institutions and community 

organizations and allocating resources 

for workforce development initiatives 

and accommodations. Remove barriers 

to entry, using demographic data to 

understand workforce composition, 

identify gaps, and shape organizational 

strategy. Equip workers, including those 

from underserved communities, with 

the necessary skills for advancement. 

Human Resources: Prioritize the 

promotion of internal talent, regularly 

review promotion data to identify 

barriers, provide senior leader sponsors 

for workers from underserved 

communities. Establish and maintain 

employee resource groups for workers 

from underserved communities. Clearly 

communicate potential internal career 

paths and advancement opportunities. 

Foster work-life balance through HR 

policies, such as flexible working 

arrangements, comprehensive parental 

leave, support for caregivers, and 

inclusive benefits packages. 

Business Opportunities: Create an 

inclusive supply chain that expands 

opportunities for entrepreneurs from 

underserved communities at all levels, 

from food service to construction to 

financial and consulting services. Invest 

in mentorship and training programs 

that help companies navigate industry 

challenges, build capacity for 

procurement opportunities, and 

enhance skill sets. Facilitate access to 

capital for companies through strategic 

partnerships and other innovative 

approaches. Provide networking 

opportunities for entrepreneurs from 

underserved communities and 

encourage recognized certifications to 

enhance visibility and credibility. 

Implement inclusive request for 

proposal processes that eliminate 

barriers and ensure transparency and 

accountability. 

Community Investment: Invest in 

capacity building and innovation within 

communities and ensure the 

organization’s community investment 

initiatives are accessible to all and 

promote economic mobility. Use 

scholarships, incubator programs, and 

other community-based initiatives to 

break down barriers and expand 

opportunities for people from 

underserved communities to access 

employment and business 

opportunities. Understand the 

organization’s target communities’ 

needs and barriers to access. Set 

measurable goals to track the success of 

these initiatives. 

Public Meetings 

The Department may hold future 

workshops to explore in more detail 

questions raised in the RFI. Notice and 

details about any potential future 

workshop dates and registration 

deadlines will be announced at 

www.commerce.gov. 

Details About Responses to This 

Request for Information 

When addressing the topics below, 

commenters may describe the practices 

of their organization or a group of 

organizations with which they are 

familiar. If desired, commenters may 

provide information to describe 

programs and organizations, including 

information about type, general 

demographics, size, and location. The 

provision of such information is 

optional and will not affect the 

Department’s full consideration of the 

comment. 

All relevant comments received in 

response to the RFI will be made 

publicly available on 

www.regulations.gov. Comments 

containing references, studies, research, 

and other empirical data that are not 

widely published should include 

electronic copies of the referenced 

materials. All submissions, including 

attachments and other supporting 

materials, will become part of the public 

record and will be subject to public 

disclosure. Personal information, such 

as account numbers or Social Security 

numbers, or names of other individuals, 

should not be included. 

Notwithstanding the foregoing, 

submissions labeled as confidential 

business information, or otherwise 

sensitive or protected information may 

be submitted and will not be subject to 

public disclosure. Comments that 

contain profanity, vulgarity, threats, or 

other inappropriate language or content 

will not be considered. 

Specific Requests for Information 

The following statements and 

questions cover the major topic areas 

about which the Department seeks 

comment. They are not intended to limit 

the topics that may be addressed. 

Responses may include any topic 

believed to inform U.S. Government 

efforts to bolster, enhance, and expand 

private sector Business Diversity efforts 

that drive economic growth, regardless 

of whether the topic is included in this 

document. 

This is a general solicitation of 

comments from the public. Respondents 

are encouraged to respond to any or all 

of the following questions and topic 

areas and may address related topics. 

Please identify the questions or topic 

areas each of your comments address. 

Responses may include estimates, if 

applicable. Please indicate where the 

response is an estimate. Respondents 

may organize their submissions in 

response to this RFI in any manner. 

The Department is requesting 

information related to the following 

topics: 

Feedback on Draft Business Diversity 

Principles 

1. Please provide your feedback on 

the Business Diversity Principles. Do 

you have recommendations for revising 

these Principles? 

2. How can these principles be 

improved or clarified to better promote 


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1See Boltless Steel Shelving Units Prepackaged 

for Sale from India, Malaysia, Taiwan, Thailand 

and the Socialist Republic of Vietnam: Initiation of 

Less-Than-Fair-Value Investigations, 88 FR 32188 

(May 19, 2023) (Initiation Notice). 

2See Boltless Steel Shelving Units Prepackaged 

for Sale from India, Malaysia, Taiwan, Thailand 

and the Socialist Republic of Vietnam: 

Postponement of Preliminary Determinations in the 

Less-Than-Fair-Value Investigations, 88 FR 63063 

(September 14, 2023). 

3See Memorandum, ‘‘Decision Memorandum for 

the Preliminary Determination in the Less-ThanFair-Value Investigation of Boltless Steel Shelving 

Units Prepackaged for Sale from Taiwan’’ dated 

concurrently with, and hereby adopted by, this 

notice (Preliminary Decision Memorandum). 

4See Antidumping Duties; Countervailing Duties, 

62 FR 27296, 27323 (May 19, 1997) (Preamble). 

5See Initiation Notice, 88 FR at 32189. 

6See Memorandum, ‘‘Preliminary Scope Decision 

Memorandum,’’ dated November 13, 2023 

(Preliminary Scope Decision Memorandum). 

Business Diversity in the private sector? 

Are any best practices missing, in your 

view? 

3. Are there any specific elements of 

the Business Diversity Principles that 

you would consider especially 

important? 

Existing Business Diversity Efforts 

1. To what extent are each of the 

Business Diversity Principles aligned 

with your organization’s current 

practices? Which of the Principles 

represent the greatest growth 

opportunity for your organization or 

private sector organizations overall? 

2. Please share specific examples of 

successful Business Diversity initiatives. 

3. Please describe any strategies that 

have been effective in promoting 

Business Diversity in your organization 

or industry. 

4. Are there specific challenges or 

obstacles that organizations frequently 

encounter when implementing Business 

Diversity initiatives? How can these be 

overcome? 

5. Do Business Diversity initiatives 

make your business more likely to 

succeed commercially? How? 

6. Do Business Diversity initiatives 

create value and encourage growth for 

your business? How? 

7. Would the cessation of Business 

Diversity initiatives harm your 

business? How? 

8. Does your industry have a history 

of exclusion, discrimination, or 

inaccessibility to any group of actual or 

potential employees, executives, 

business partners, customers, or other 

stakeholders? If so, do Business 

Diversity initiatives help your business 

and/or industry remedy the continuing 

effects of that exclusion, discrimination, 

or inaccessibility? How? 

9. Does the success of your business 

and/or industry enhance the national 

and/or economic security of the United 

States? If so, do Business Diversity 

initiatives contribute to your ability to 

advance that national interest? How? 

10. Can the impacts discussed in 

response to the above questions be 

quantified or otherwise measured? 

How? To the extent available, please 

provide data demonstrating those 

impacts. 

11. What role do you believe the 

government should play in promoting 

Business Diversity within the private 

sector? 

12. How can the Department of 

Commerce and other federal agencies 

support private sector Business 

Diversity efforts? What would be the 

most important outcome from this 

effort? 

13. How might the Business Diversity 

Principles help you in your day-to-day 

operations? For example, might the 

Principles inform your investment 

decisions, or purchasing decisions, 

advocacy focus, the type of organization 

you would want to work for, or how you 

would allocate business resources 

toward making a positive impact? 

The Department of Commerce 

appreciates your valuable input and 

looks forward to reviewing your 

submissions. 

Dated: November 24, 2023. 

Brandee Anderson, 

Senior Advisor for Diversity, Equity, 

Inclusion, and Accessibility. 

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BILLING CODE 3510–20–P 

DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE 

International Trade Administration 

[A–583–871] 

Boltless Steel Shelving Units 

Prepackaged for Sale 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 U.S. Department of 

Commerce (Commerce) preliminarily 

determines that boltless steel shelving 

units prepackaged for sale (boltless steel 

shelving) from Taiwan are being, or are 

likely to be, sold in the United States at 

less than fair value (LTFV). The period 

of investigation (POI) is April 1, 2022, 

through March 31, 2023. Interested 

parties are invited to comment on this 

preliminary determination. 

DATES: Applicable November 29, 2023. 

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Joy 

Zhang, AD/CVD Operations, Office III, 

Enforcement and Compliance, 

International Trade Administration, 

U.S. Department of Commerce, 1401 

Constitution Avenue NW, Washington, 

DC 20230; telephone: (202) 482–1168. 

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 

Background 

This preliminary determination is 

made in accordance with section 733(b) 

of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended 

(the Act). Commerce published the 

notice of initiation of this investigation 

on May 19, 2023.1 On September 14, 

2023, Commerce postponed the 

preliminary determination of this 

investigation until November 21, 2023.2

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 

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. In addition, a complete 

version of the Preliminary Decision 

Memorandum can be accessed directly 

at https://access.trade.gov/public/ 

FRNoticesListLayout.aspx. 

Scope of the Investigation 

The product covered by this 

investigation is boltless steel shelving 

from Taiwan. For a complete 

description of the scope of this 

investigation, see Appendix I. 

Scope Comments 

In accordance with the Preamble to 

Commerce’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 As 

discussed in the Preliminary Scope 

Decision Memorandum, Commerce 

preliminarily did not modify the scope 

language as it appeared in the Initiation 

Notice. In the Preliminary Scope 


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