Request for Comments Concerning the Institution of a Section 751(B) Review Investigation on Polychloroprene Rubber From Japan, 76468-76469 [E5-7823]

Download as PDF 76468 Federal Register / Vol. 70, No. 247 / Tuesday, December 27, 2005 / Notices Issued: December 21, 2005. By order of the Commission. Marilyn R. Abbott, Secretary to the Commission. [FR Doc. E5–7858 Filed 12–23–05; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 7020–02–P INTERNATIONAL TRADE COMMISSION Request for Comments Concerning the Institution of a Section 751(B) Review Investigation on Polychloroprene Rubber From Japan United States International Trade Commission. ACTION: Request for comments regarding the institution of a section 751(b) review investigation concerning the Commission’s affirmative determination in investigation No. AA1921–129, Polychloroprene Rubber from Japan. bjneal on PROD1PC70 with NOTICES AGENCY: SUMMARY: The Commission invites comments from the public on whether changed circumstances exist sufficient to warrant the institution of an investigation pursuant to section 751(b) of the Tariff Act of 1930 (19 U.S.C. 1675(b)) (the Act) to review the Commission’s affirmative determination in investigation No. AA1921–129. The purpose of the proposed review investigation is to determine whether revocation of the existing antidumping finding on imports of polychloroprene rubber from Japan is likely to lead to continuation or recurrence of material injury to an industry in the United States (19 U.S.C. 1675(b)(2)(A)). Polychloroprene rubber is provided for in subheadings 4002.41, 4002.49, and 4003.00 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States. EFFECTIVE DATE: December 27, 2005. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: George Deyman (202–205–3197), Office of Investigations, U.S. International Trade Commission, 500 E Street, SW., Washington, DC 20436. Hearingimpaired persons can obtain information on this matter by contacting the Commission’s TDD terminal on 202– 205–1810. Persons with mobility impairments who will need special assistance in gaining access to the Commission should contact the Office of the Secretary at 202–205–2000. General information concerning the Commission may also be obtained by accessing its internet server (https:// www.usitc.gov). The public record for this proposed investigation may be viewed on the Commission’s electronic docket (EDIS) at https://edis.usitc.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: VerDate Aug<31>2005 14:54 Dec 23, 2005 Jkt 208001 Background.—On July 31, 1973, the Treasury Department (Treasury) determined that imports of polychloroprene rubber from Japan are being sold in the United States at less than fair value (LTFV) within the meaning of the Antidumping Act, 1921, as amended (19 U.S.C. 160 et seq.) (38 FR 20630, August 2, 1973), and on October 31, 1973, the Commission determined, within the meaning of the Antidumping Act, 1921, as amended, that an industry in the United States is being, or is likely to be, injured by reason of imports of such LTFV merchandise. Accordingly, Treasury ordered that antidumping duties be imposed on such imports (38 FR 33593, December 6, 1973). On December 8, 1998, the Commerce Department (Commerce) determined that revocation of the antidumping finding on polychloroprene rubber from Japan would be likely to lead to continuation or recurrence of dumping (63 FR 67656, December 8, 1998), and on July 30, 1999, the Commission determined that revocation of the antidumping finding would be likely to lead to continuation or recurrence of material injury to an industry in the United States within a reasonably foreseeable time (64 FR 41458, July 30, 1999, and 64 FR 42962, August 6, 1999). Accordingly, Commerce ordered that the antidumping finding be continued (64 FR 47765, September 1, 1999). On November 4, 2004, Commerce determined that revocation of the antidumping finding on polychloroprene rubber from Japan would be likely to lead to continuation or recurrence of dumping (69 FR 64276, November 4, 2004), and on July 21, 2005, the Commission determined that revocation of the antidumping finding would be likely to lead to continuation or recurrence of material injury to an industry in the United States within a reasonably foreseeable time (70 FR 42101, July 21, 2005). Accordingly, Commerce again ordered that the antidumping finding be continued (70 FR 44893, August 4, 2005). On November 22, 2005, the Commission received a request to review its affirmative determination in investigation No. AA–1921–129 pursuant to section 751(b) of the Act (19 U.S.C. 1675(b)). The request was filed by The Gates Corp. (Gates), Denver, CO. Gates alleges that the October 2005 announcement by the Italian firm Polimeri Europa (‘‘Polimeri’’), one of the world’s largest producers of polychloroprene rubber, that it was permanently closing its sole manufacturing plant is a fundamental PO 00000 Frm 00027 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 change that constitutes changed circumstances sufficient to warrant review of the antidumping finding. Specifically, Gates contends that this development ‘‘represents a very important change in the status quo,’’ that the loss of a supplier of this magnitude will have a major impact on the availability of supply and conditions of competition of polychloroprene rubber, that continuation of the antidumping finding undermines access to polychloroprene rubber, and that revocation of the antidumping finding is not likely to result in the continuation or recurrence of material injury to the domestic polychloroprene rubber industry. Written comments requested.— Pursuant to section 207.45(b) of the Commission’s Rules of Practice and Procedure, the Commission requests comments concerning whether the alleged changed circumstances, brought about by the closing of Polimeri’s sole polychloroprene rubber plant, are sufficient to warrant institution of a review investigation. Written submissions.—Comments must be filed with the Secretary to the Commission no later than 45 days after the date of publication of this notice in the Federal Register. All written submissions must conform with the provisions of section 201.8 of the Commission’s rules; any submissions that contain business proprietary information must also conform with the requirements of sections 201.6, 207.3, and 207.7 of the Commission’s rules. The Commission’s rules do not authorize filing of submissions with the Secretary by facsimile or electronic means, except to the extent permitted by section 201.8 of the Commission’s rules, as amended, 67 FR 68036 (November 8, 2002). Even where electronic filing of a document is permitted, certain documents must also be filed in paper form, as specified in II(C) of the Commission’s Handbook on Electronic Filing Procedures, 67 FR 68168, 68173 (November 8, 2002). Additional written submissions to the Commission, including requests pursuant to section 201.12 of the Commission’s rules, shall not be accepted unless good cause is shown for accepting such submissions, or unless the submission is pursuant to a specific request by a Commissioner or Commission staff. In accordance with sections 201.16(c) and 207.3 of the Commission’s rules, each document filed by a party to the investigation must be served on all other parties to the investigation (as identified by either the public or BPI service list), and a certificate of service must be E:\FR\FM\27DEN1.SGM 27DEN1 Federal Register / Vol. 70, No. 247 / Tuesday, December 27, 2005 / Notices timely filed. The Secretary will not accept a document for filing without a certificate of service. Authority: This notice is published pursuant to section 207.45 of the Commission’s rules. Issued: December 20, 2005. By order of the Commission. Marilyn R. Abbott, Secretary to the Commission. [FR Doc. 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ADDRESSES: You may submit comments, identified by OSHA Docket No. ICR– 1218–0096 (2006), by any of the following methods: Regular mail, express delivery, hand delivery, and messenger service: Submit your comments and attachments to the OSHA Docket Office, Room N–2625, U.S. Department of Labor, 200 Constitution Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20210; telephone (202) 693–2350 (OSHA’s TTY number is (877) 889– 5627). OSHA Docket Office and Department of Labor hours are 8:15 a.m. to 4:45 p.m., ET. Facsimile: If your comments are 10 pages or fewer in length, including attachments, you may fax them to the OSHA Docket Office at (202) 693–1648. Electronic: You may submit comments through the Internet at https:// ecomments.osha.gov/. Follow instructions on the OSHA Webpage for submitting comments. VerDate Aug<31>2005 14:54 Dec 23, 2005 Jkt 208001 Docket: For access to the docket to read or download comments or background materials, such as the complete Information Collection Request (ICE) (containing the Supporting Statement, OMB–83–I Form, and attachments), go to OSHA’s Webpage at https://www.OSHA.gov. In addition, the ICR, comments and submissions are available for inspection and copying at the OSHA Docket Office at the above address. You also may contact Todd Owen at the address below to obtain a copy of the ICR. (For additional information on submitting comments, please see the ‘‘Public Participation’’ heading in the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION section of this document.) FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Todd Owen, Directorate of Standards and Guidance, OSHA, Room N–3609, U.S. Department of Labor, 200 Constitution Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20210; telephone (202) 693–2222. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: I. Background The Department of Labor, as part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork and respondent (i.e., employer) burden, conducts a preclearance consultation program to provide the public with an opportunity to comment on proposed and continuing information collection requirements in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA–95)(44 U.S.C. 3506(c)(2)(A)). This program ensures that information is in the desired format, reporting burden (time and costs) is minimal, collection instruments are clearly understood, and OSHA’s estimate of the information collection burden is accurate. The Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 (the Act)(29 U.S.C. 651 et seq.) authorizes information collection by employers as necessary or appropriate for enforcement of the Act or for developing information regarding the causes and prevention of occupational injuries, illnesses, and accidents (29 U.S.C. 657). OSHA will be requesting approval from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for certain information collection requirements contained in the Temporary Labor Camps Standard (29 CFR 1910.142). The main purpose of these provisions is to eliminate the incidence of communicable disease among temporary labor camp residents. The Standard requires camp superintendents to report immediately to the local health officer the name and address of any individual in the camp known to have, or suspected of having, a communicable disease. Whenever PO 00000 Frm 00028 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 76469 there is a case of suspected food poisoning or an unusual prevalence of any illness in which fever, diarrhea, sore throat, vomiting or jaundice is a prominent symptom, the Standard requires the camp superintendent to report that immediately to the health authority. In addition, the Standard requires that where the toilet rooms are shared, separate toilet rooms must be provided for each sex. These rooms must be marked ‘‘for men’’ and ‘‘for women’’ by signs printed in English and in the native language of the persons occupying the camp, or marked with easily understood pictures or symbols. II. Special Issues for Comment OSHA has a particular interest in comments on the following issues: • Whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the Agency’s functions, including whether the information will have practical utility; • The accuracy of the Agency’s estimate of the burden of the proposed collection of information, including the validity of the methodology and assumptions used, especially the number of temporary labor camps in the United States; and • The quality, utility, and clarity of the information collected; and • Ways to minimize the burden on employers who are to respond, including the use of appropriate automated, electronic, mechanical, or other technological collection techniques or other forms of information technology, e.g., permitting electronic submissions of responses. III. Proposed Actions OSHA is requesting OMB to extend their approval of the collection of information requirements contained in the Temporary Labor Camps Standard. OSHA will summarize the comments submitted in response to this notice, and will include this summary in its request to OMB. The Agency is requesting a 12-hour decrease in burden hours as a result of employers reporting fewer incidences of employees having, or suspected of having, a communicable disease, suspected food poisoning, or an unusual prevalence of any illness in which fever, diarrhea, sore throat, vomiting, or jaundice is a prominent symptom. Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved information collection requirement. Title: Temporary Labor Camps (29 CFR 1910.142). OMB Number: 1218–0096. Affected Public: Business or other forprofits; not-for-profit institutions; E:\FR\FM\27DEN1.SGM 27DEN1

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INTERNATIONAL TRADE COMMISSION


Request for Comments Concerning the Institution of a Section 
751(B) Review Investigation on Polychloroprene Rubber From Japan

AGENCY: United States International Trade Commission.

ACTION: Request for comments regarding the institution of a section 
751(b) review investigation concerning the Commission's affirmative 
determination in investigation No. AA1921-129, Polychloroprene Rubber 
from Japan.

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SUMMARY: The Commission invites comments from the public on whether 
changed circumstances exist sufficient to warrant the institution of an 
investigation pursuant to section 751(b) of the Tariff Act of 1930 (19 
U.S.C. 1675(b)) (the Act) to review the Commission's affirmative 
determination in investigation No. AA1921-129. The purpose of the 
proposed review investigation is to determine whether revocation of the 
existing antidumping finding on imports of polychloroprene rubber from 
Japan is likely to lead to continuation or recurrence of material 
injury to an industry in the United States (19 U.S.C. 1675(b)(2)(A)). 
Polychloroprene rubber is provided for in subheadings 4002.41, 4002.49, 
and 4003.00 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States.

EFFECTIVE DATE: December 27, 2005.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: George Deyman (202-205-3197), Office 
of Investigations, U.S. International Trade Commission, 500 E Street, 
SW., Washington, DC 20436. Hearing-impaired persons can obtain 
information on this matter by contacting the Commission's TDD terminal 
on 202-205-1810. Persons with mobility impairments who will need 
special assistance in gaining access to the Commission should contact 
the Office of the Secretary at 202-205-2000. General information 
concerning the Commission may also be obtained by accessing its 
internet server (https://www.usitc.gov). The public record for this 
proposed investigation may be viewed on the Commission's electronic 
docket (EDIS) at https://edis.usitc.gov.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 
    Background.--On July 31, 1973, the Treasury Department (Treasury) 
determined that imports of polychloroprene rubber from Japan are being 
sold in the United States at less than fair value (LTFV) within the 
meaning of the Antidumping Act, 1921, as amended (19 U.S.C. 160 et 
seq.) (38 FR 20630, August 2, 1973), and on October 31, 1973, the 
Commission determined, within the meaning of the Antidumping Act, 1921, 
as amended, that an industry in the United States is being, or is 
likely to be, injured by reason of imports of such LTFV merchandise. 
Accordingly, Treasury ordered that antidumping duties be imposed on 
such imports (38 FR 33593, December 6, 1973). On December 8, 1998, the 
Commerce Department (Commerce) determined that revocation of the 
antidumping finding on polychloroprene rubber from Japan would be 
likely to lead to continuation or recurrence of dumping (63 FR 67656, 
December 8, 1998), and on July 30, 1999, the Commission determined that 
revocation of the antidumping finding would be likely to lead to 
continuation or recurrence of material injury to an industry in the 
United States within a reasonably foreseeable time (64 FR 41458, July 
30, 1999, and 64 FR 42962, August 6, 1999). Accordingly, Commerce 
ordered that the antidumping finding be continued (64 FR 47765, 
September 1, 1999). On November 4, 2004, Commerce determined that 
revocation of the antidumping finding on polychloroprene rubber from 
Japan would be likely to lead to continuation or recurrence of dumping 
(69 FR 64276, November 4, 2004), and on July 21, 2005, the Commission 
determined that revocation of the antidumping finding would be likely 
to lead to continuation or recurrence of material injury to an industry 
in the United States within a reasonably foreseeable time (70 FR 42101, 
July 21, 2005). Accordingly, Commerce again ordered that the 
antidumping finding be continued (70 FR 44893, August 4, 2005).
    On November 22, 2005, the Commission received a request to review 
its affirmative determination in investigation No. AA-1921-129 pursuant 
to section 751(b) of the Act (19 U.S.C. 1675(b)). The request was filed 
by The Gates Corp. (Gates), Denver, CO. Gates alleges that the October 
2005 announcement by the Italian firm Polimeri Europa (``Polimeri''), 
one of the world's largest producers of polychloroprene rubber, that it 
was permanently closing its sole manufacturing plant is a fundamental 
change that constitutes changed circumstances sufficient to warrant 
review of the antidumping finding. Specifically, Gates contends that 
this development ``represents a very important change in the status 
quo,'' that the loss of a supplier of this magnitude will have a major 
impact on the availability of supply and conditions of competition of 
polychloroprene rubber, that continuation of the antidumping finding 
undermines access to polychloroprene rubber, and that revocation of the 
antidumping finding is not likely to result in the continuation or 
recurrence of material injury to the domestic polychloroprene rubber 
industry.
    Written comments requested.--Pursuant to section 207.45(b) of the 
Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure, the Commission requests 
comments concerning whether the alleged changed circumstances, brought 
about by the closing of Polimeri's sole polychloroprene rubber plant, 
are sufficient to warrant institution of a review investigation.
    Written submissions.--Comments must be filed with the Secretary to 
the Commission no later than 45 days after the date of publication of 
this notice in the Federal Register. All written submissions must 
conform with the provisions of section 201.8 of the Commission's rules; 
any submissions that contain business proprietary information must also 
conform with the requirements of sections 201.6, 207.3, and 207.7 of 
the Commission's rules. The Commission's rules do not authorize filing 
of submissions with the Secretary by facsimile or electronic means, 
except to the extent permitted by section 201.8 of the Commission's 
rules, as amended, 67 FR 68036 (November 8, 2002). Even where 
electronic filing of a document is permitted, certain documents must 
also be filed in paper form, as specified in II(C) of the Commission's 
Handbook on Electronic Filing Procedures, 67 FR 68168, 68173 (November 
8, 2002).
    Additional written submissions to the Commission, including 
requests pursuant to section 201.12 of the Commission's rules, shall 
not be accepted unless good cause is shown for accepting such 
submissions, or unless the submission is pursuant to a specific request 
by a Commissioner or Commission staff.
    In accordance with sections 201.16(c) and 207.3 of the Commission's 
rules, each document filed by a party to the investigation must be 
served on all other parties to the investigation (as identified by 
either the public or BPI service list), and a certificate of service 
must be

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timely filed. The Secretary will not accept a document for filing 
without a certificate of service.

    Authority: This notice is published pursuant to section 207.45 
of the Commission's rules.

    Issued: December 20, 2005.

    By order of the Commission.
Marilyn R. Abbott,
Secretary to the Commission.
[FR Doc. E5-7823 Filed 12-23-05; 8:45 am]
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