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of its preliminary determination of sales 

at LTFV. 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 imports of subject merchandise 

are materially injuring, or threaten 

material injury to, the U.S. industry. 

Notification to Interested Parties 

This preliminary 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 19, 2024. 

Abdelali Elouaradia, 

Deputy Assistant Secretary for Enforcement 

and Compliance. 

Appendix I 

Scope of the Investigation 

The merchandise covered by this 

investigation is disposable aluminum 

containers, pans, trays, and lids produced 

primarily from flat-rolled aluminum. The 

subject merchandise includes disposable 

aluminum containers, pans, trays, and lids 

regardless of shape or size and whether or 

not wrinkled or smooth. 

The term ‘‘disposable’’ is used to identify 

an aluminum article that is designed to be 

used once, or for a limited number of times, 

and then recycled or otherwise disposed. 

‘‘Containers, pans, and trays’’ are 

receptacles for holding goods. 

The subject disposable aluminum lids are 

intended to be used in combination with 

disposable containers produced from 

aluminum or other materials (e.g., paper or 

plastic). Where a disposable aluminum lid is 

imported with a non-aluminum container, 

only the disposable aluminum lid is included 

in the scope. 

Disposable aluminum containers, pans, 

trays, and lids are also included within the 

scope regardless of whether the surface has 

been embossed, printed, coated (including 

with a non-stick substance), or decorated, 

and regardless of the style of the edges. The 

inclusion of a non-aluminum lid or dome 

sold or packaged with an otherwise in-scope 

article does not remove the article from the 

scope, however, only the disposable 

aluminum container, pan, tray, and lid is 

covered by the scope definition. 

Disposable aluminum containers, pans, 

trays, and lids are typically used in foodrelated applications, including but not 

limited to food preparation, packaging, 

baking, barbequing, reheating, takeout, or 

storage, but also have other uses. Regardless 

of end use, disposable aluminum containers, 

pans, trays, and lids that meet the scope 

definition and are not otherwise excluded are 

subject merchandise. 

Excluded from the scope are disposable 

aluminum casks, drums, cans, boxes and 

similar containers (including disposable 

aluminum cups and bottles) properly 

classified under Harmonized Tariff Schedule 

of the United States (HTSUS) subheading 

7612.90. However, aluminum containers, 

pans, trays, and lids that would otherwise be 

covered by the scope are not excluded based 

solely on the fact that they are being 

classified under HTSUS subheading 

7612.90.5000 due to the thickness of 

aluminum being less than 0.04 mm or greater 

than 0.22 mm. 

The flat-rolled aluminum used to produce 

the subject articles may be made to ASTM 

specifications ASTM B479 or ASTM B209– 

14, but can also be made to other 

specifications. Regardless of the 

specification, however, all disposable 

aluminum containers, pans, trays, and lids 

meeting the scope description are included 

in the scope. 

Disposable aluminum containers, pans, 

trays, and lids are currently classifiable 

under HTSUS subheading 7615.10.7125. 

Further, merchandise that falls within the 

scope of this proceeding may also be entered 

into the United States under HTSUS 

subheadings 7612.90.1090, 7615.10.3015, 

7615.10.3025, 7615.10.7130, 7615.10.7155, 

7615.10.7180, 7615.10.9100, and 

8309.90.0000. Although the HTSUS 

subheadings are provided for convenience 

and customs purposes, the written 

description of the scope of this proceeding is 

dispositive. 

Appendix II 

List of Topics Discussed in the Preliminary 

Decision Memorandum 

I. Summary 

II. Background 

III. Period of Investigation 

IV. Single Entity Analysis 

V. Discussion of the Methodology 

VI. Critical Circumstances 

VII. Adjustment Under Section 777(A)(f) of 

the Act 

VIII. Adjustment to Cash Deposit Rates for 

Export Subsidies 

IX. Recommendation 

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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE 

Establishment of the Methane Plume 

Remote Sensing Measurements 

Consortium 

AGENCY: National Institute of Standards 

and Technology (NIST). 

ACTION: Notice of Research Consortium. 

SUMMARY: NIST is establishing the 

Methane Plume Remote Sensing 

Measurements Consortium 

(‘‘Consortium’’) to support the rapidly 

growing field of remote sensing for the 

detection and quantification of methane 

emissions, primarily from point sources. 

This Consortium aims to unite Federal 

and State agencies, academia, business, 

and industry to enhance robust 

transparency, accuracy, reliability, and 

interoperability of methane plume 

detection and quantification data 

products. In this evolving field of 

measurement and analysis, consistency 

across products and results, an 

understanding of the drivers of error, 

and a well-constructed validation 

strategy, are important to increase trust 

in the data products. To achieve this, 

the Consortium is focused on 

identifying the strengths and limitations 

of current methodologies and analysis 

approaches. The Consortium seeks to 

foster transparency through improved 

documentation, consensus building 

around best practices and the 

development of documentary consensus 

standards. In addition, the Consortium 

seeks to support the coordination and 

standardization of validation 

approaches for these measurements and 

the utilization of controlled releases. By 

fostering collaboration among business, 

Federal agencies, local governmental 

stakeholders, and researchers, the 

Consortium aims to drive advancements 

in methane plume detection and 

quantification and the analysis 

supported by them. 

Participants will be required to sign a 

Cooperative Research and Development 

Agreement (CRADA). 

DATES: The Consortium’s activities will 

commence on January 15, 2024 

(‘‘Commencement Date’’). NIST will 

accept letters of interest to participate in 

this Consortium on an ongoing basis. 

ADDRESSES: Completed letters of interest 

or requests for additional information 

about the Consortium can be directed 

via mail to the Consortium Manager, Dr. 

Annmarie Eldering, Greenhouse Gas 

Measurements Program of NIST’s 

Special Programs Office, 100 Bureau 

Drive, Mail Stop 2100, Gaithersburg, 

Maryland 20899, or via electronic mail 

annmarie.eldering@nist.gov, or by 

telephone at (301) 975–5558. 

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Dr. 

Saikat Ghosh, Partnership Officer, 

National Institute of Standards and 

Technology’s Technology Partnerships 

Office, by mail to 100 Bureau Drive, 

Mail Stop 2200, Gaithersburg, Maryland 

20899, by electronic mail to 

Saikatkumar.Ghosh@nist.gov or by 

telephone at (301) 975–3084. 

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: NIST is 

establishing the Methane Plume Remote 

Sensing Measurements Consortium 

(‘‘Consortium’’) to support the rapidly 

growing field of remote sensing for the 

detection and quantification of methane 

emissions, primarily from point sources. 

This Consortium aims to unite Federal 

and State agencies, academia, business, 

and industry to enhance robust 

transparency, accuracy, reliability, and 

interoperability of methane plume 

detection and quantification data 

products. In this rapidly growing and 


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evolving field of measurement and 

analysis, consistency across products 

and results, an understanding of the 

drivers of error, and a well-constructed 

validation strategy are important to 

increase trust in the data products. To 

achieve this, the Consortium is focused 

on identifying strengths and limitations 

current methodologies and analysis 

approaches. The Consortium seeks to 

foster transparency through improved 

documentation, consensus building 

around best practices and the 

development of documentary consensus 

standards. In addition, the Consortium 

seeks to support the coordination and 

standardization of validation 

approaches for these measurements and 

the utilization of controlled releases. By 

fostering collaboration among business, 

Federal agencies, local governmental 

stakeholders, and researchers, the 

Consortium aims to drive advancements 

in methane plume detection and 

quantification and the analysis 

supported by them. 

Consortium Goals 

The Consortium brings together NIST, 

state and local governments, academia, 

businesses, and other stakeholders to 

collaborate on analysis, documentation, 

and consensus building that will 

improve transparency, trust, and 

usability of remote sensing methane 

plume detections and quantification. 

The Consortium will also develop a 

tiered validation framework and assist 

in efficient deployment of controlled 

release experiments. Collaborative work 

across the wide range of measurement 

and analysis teams will be the most 

efficient approach to achieve our goals. 

This initiative aims to achieve the 

following goals, with work in two task 

groups: 

Task Group 1 

• Develop consensus terminology and 

a taxonomy of terminology. Publish a 

NIST report or other document with 

these definitions. 

• Develop a set of written consensus 

standards that capture the best 

practices, recommendations for data 

product formats, and methodology 

documentation. This will be achieved 

through collaborative evaluation of 

intercomparison exercises and common 

datasets analyzed by multiple teams. 

• Implement and analyze alternative 

validation strategies, incorporating 

information from simulations, crossteam analysis, controlled releases, and 

well characterized industrial emission 

sources. 

• All of these activities will support 

the goals of developing standards for 

detection and quantification of methane 

plumes with remote sensing data to 

ensure consistency, reliability, and trust 

in the data used by all stakeholders. 

Task Group 2 

• Develop definitions for a tiered 

validation framework, allowing for 

approaches such as algorithm validation 

(with data from other measurement 

systems), algorithm assessment with 

simulated data, performance assessment 

with well-characterized industrial 

emissions, and controlled release 

experiments 

• Consensus validation strategies will 

be developed and documented, 

incorporating information from 

simulations, cross-team analysis, 

controlled releases, and well 

characterized industrial emission 

sources. 

• Document consensus standards for 

analysis and reporting of results of 

controlled release experiments 

• Develop platforms for improved 

communication and utilization of 

controlled release experiments, 

maximizing participation by 

measurement teams and opportunities 

for cross comparison of results 

• Create a repository of controlled 

release measurement datasets for easy 

access by new participants and for 

community analysis. 

Sharing of proprietary information 

developed by the Consortium will be 

subject to that detailed in the CRADA. 

Participants will not be required to 

contribute any funds or pay any fee. 

Contributions of data and/or 

methodologies is highly encouraged. 

Participation Process 

Eligibility will be determined by NIST 

based on information provided by 

prospective participants in response to 

this notice. Submitted responses from 

prospective participants will be 

evaluated by NIST to determine 

eligibility to participate in this 

Consortium. Prospective participants 

should provide a letter of interest with 

the following information to NIST’s 

Consortium Manager: 

(1) A description of their interest and 

experience in methane plume detection 

and quantification from remote sensing 

measurements and/or experience 

conducting and analyzing data from 

controlled release experiment for 

methane plume validation and/or 

related expertise necessary to contribute 

to Consortium activities. 

(2) List of interested party’s 

anticipated participants. 

Letters of interest must not include 

business proprietary information. NIST 

will not treat any information provided 

in response to this notice as proprietary 

information. Following review, each 

organization will be notified of its 

eligibility. In order to participate in this 

Consortium, each eligible organization 

must sign a CRADA for this Consortium. 

All participants in this Consortium will 

be bound by the same terms and 

conditions. NIST does not guarantee 

participation in the Consortium to any 

organization submitting a letter of 

interest. 

Authority: 15 U.S.C. 3710a. 

Alicia Chambers, 

NIST Executive Secretariat. 

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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE 

National Oceanic and Atmospheric 

Administration 

[RTID 0648–XE574] 

Western Pacific Fishery Management 

Council; Public Meetings 

AGENCY: National Marine Fisheries 

Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and 

Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), 

Commerce. 

ACTION: Notice of public meetings. 

SUMMARY: The Western Pacific Fishery 

Management Council (Council) will 

hold a joint meeting of its Archipelagic 

Plan Team (APT) and Pelagic Plan Team 

(PPT) to discuss fishery management 

issues and develop recommendations 

for future management of fisheries in 

the Western Pacific Region. 

DATES: The APT and PPT will meet 

jointly from Tuesday to Thursday, 

January 21–23, 2025, between 12 p.m. 

and 5 p.m. Hawaii Standard Time 

(HST). For specific times and agendas, 

see SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION. 

ADDRESSES: The meeting will be held 

virtually with remote participation 

(Webex) options available for the 

members, and public attendance limited 

to web conference via Webex. Specific 

information on joining the meeting, 

connecting to the web conference and 

making oral public comments will be 

posted on the Council website at 

www.wpcouncil.org. For assistance with 

the web conference connection, contact 

the Council office at (808) 522–8220. 

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: 

Kitty M. Simonds, Executive Director, 

Western Pacific Fishery Management 

Council, (808) 522–8220 (voice) or (808) 

522–8226 (fax). 

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The APT 

and PPT meeting will be held Tuesday 

to Thursday, January 21–23, 2025, 

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