ViaSat’s ViaSat-1 satellite reached geosynchronous orbit following its Oct. 19 launch, said ViaSat. The satellite has started in-orbit testing and has completed a number of other preliminary maneuvers, said ViaSat. ViaSat hopes the satellite will begin service next month after a move to its orbital location of 115 degrees west, the company said.
The Office of Management and Budget has issued an October 26, 2011 memorandum providing additional instructions on how departments and agencies should plan for their review of significant regulations, as required by Executive Order 13563, in order to determine which regulations should be modified, streamlined, expanded or repealed. The memo states that this review is not a single exercise, but a continuing process of scrutinizing existing rules, which is especially important in the current economic climate. The memo adds that review information should be released online whenever possible, and agencies should regularly report on the status of their retrospective review efforts to the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs.
The International Trade Administration is publishing notices in the November 4, 2011 Federal Register on the following AD/CV proceedings (any notices that announce changes to AD/CV duty rates, the scope, affected firms, or effective dates will be detailed in another ITT article):
The International Trade Administration has made a preliminary affirmative antidumping determination that galvanized steel wire from Mexico is being, or is likely to be, sold in the U.S. at less than fair value (A-201-840). The ITA found preliminary AD rates of 37.87% to 61.54%, which are officially effective as of November 4, 2011. U.S. Customs is expected to implement these AD cash deposit/bond requirements soon.
The International Trade Administration has made a preliminary affirmative antidumping determination that galvanized steel wire from China is being, or is likely to be, sold in the U.S. at less than fair value (A-570-975). The ITA found preliminary AD rates of 76.34% to 235%, which are officially effective as of November 4, 2011. U.S. Customs is expected to implement these AD cash deposit/bond requirements soon.
The International Trade Administration is publishing notices in the November 3, 2011 Federal Register on the following AD/CV proceedings (any notices that announce changes to AD/CV duty rates, the scope, affected firms, or effective dates will be detailed in another ITT article):
The International Trade Commission is publishing notices in the November 3, 2011 Federal Register on the following AD/CV injury, Section 337 patent, and other trade proceedings (any notices that warrant a more detailed summary will appear in another ITT article):
The International Trade Administration has issued the preliminary results of an antidumping duty administrative review on polyethylene terephthalate film, sheet, and strip from China (A-570-924) for four exporters and the China-wide entity. These preliminary results are not in effect, may change in the final results, and could affect the estimated AD cash deposit rate for these companies.
The International Trade Administration has issued the final results of an antidumping duty new shipper review of wooden bedroom furniture from China (A-570-890), which sets a zero AD cash deposit rate for the exporter/producer Dongguan Yujia Furniture Co., Ltd. This rate, which is officially effective November 3, 2011, is expected to be implemented by U.S. Customs and Border Protection soon.
The International Trade Administration has made a preliminary affirmative antidumping determination that certain steel nails from the United Arab Emirates are being, or are likely to be, sold in the U.S. at less than fair value (A-520-804). The ITA found preliminary AD rates of 19.23% to 61.54%, which are officially effective as of November 3, 2011. U.S. Customs is expected to implement these AD cash deposit/bond requirements soon.