Dioctyl Terephthalate (DOTP) From Korea; Determination, 55482 [2016-19817]
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Federal Register / Vol. 81, No. 161 / Friday, August 19, 2016 / Notices
INTERNATIONAL TRADE
COMMISSION
[Investigation No. 731–TA–1330
(Preliminary)]
Dioctyl Terephthalate (DOTP) From
Korea; Determination
On the basis of the record 1 developed
in the subject investigation, the United
States International Trade Commission
(‘‘Commission’’) determines, pursuant
to the Tariff Act of 1930 (‘‘the Act’’),
that there is a reasonable indication that
an industry in the United States is
materially injured by reason of imports
of dioctyl terephthalate (‘‘DOTP’’) from
Korea, provided for in subheading
2917.39.20 of the Harmonized Tariff
Schedule of the United States, that are
alleged to be sold in the United States
at less than fair value (‘‘LTFV’’).2
Commencement of Final Phase
Investigation
Pursuant to section 207.18 of the
Commission’s rules, the Commission
also gives notice of the commencement
of the final phase of its investigation.
The Commission will issue a final phase
notice of scheduling, which will be
published in the Federal Register as
provided in section 207.21 of the
Commission’s rules, upon notice from
the Department of Commerce
(‘‘Commerce’’) of an affirmative
preliminary determination in the
investigation under section 733(b) of the
Act, or, if the preliminary determination
is negative, upon notice of an
affirmative final determination in that
investigation under section 735(a) of the
Act. Parties that filed entries of
appearance in the preliminary phase of
the investigation need not enter a
separate appearance for the final phase
of the investigation. Industrial users,
and, if the merchandise under
investigation is sold at the retail level,
representative consumer organizations
have the right to appear as parties in
Commission antidumping and
countervailing duty investigations. The
Secretary will prepare a public service
list containing the names and addresses
of all persons, or their representatives,
who are parties to the investigation.
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Background
On June 30, 2016, Eastman Chemical
Company, Kingsport, Tennessee filed a
petition with the Commission and
Commerce, alleging that an industry in
the United States is materially injured
1 The record is defined in sec. 207.2(f) of the
Commission’s Rules of Practice and Procedure (19
CFR 207.2(f)).
2 Commissioner F. Scott Kieff dissenting.
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by reason of LTFV imports of DOTP
from Korea. Accordingly, effective June
30, 2016, the Commission, pursuant to
section 733(a) of the Act (19 U.S.C.
1673b(a)), instituted antidumping duty
investigation No. 731–TA–1330
(Preliminary).
Notice of the institution of the
Commission’s investigation and of a
public conference to be held in
connection therewith was given by
posting copies of the notice in the Office
of the Secretary, U.S. International
Trade Commission, Washington, DC,
and by publishing the notice in the
Federal Register of July 7, 2016 (81 FR
44329). The conference was held in
Washington, DC, on July 21, 2016, and
all persons who requested the
opportunity were permitted to appear in
person or by counsel.
The Commission made this
determination pursuant to section
733(a) of the Act (19 U.S.C. 1673b(a)). It
completed and filed its determination in
this investigation on August 15, 2016.
The views of the Commission are
contained in USITC Publication 4630
(August 2016), entitled Dioctyl
Terephthalate (DOTP) from Korea:
Investigation No. 731–TA–1330
(Preliminary).
By order of the Commission.
Issued: August 16, 2016.
Lisa R. Barton,
Secretary to the Commission.
[FR Doc. 2016–19817 Filed 8–18–16; 8:45 am]
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[Investigation Nos. 701–TA–563 and 731–
TA–1331–1333 (Preliminary)]
Finished Carbon Steel Flanges From
India, Italy, and Spain; Determinations
On the basis of the record 1 developed
in the subject investigations, the United
States International Trade Commission
(‘‘Commission’’) determines, pursuant
to the Tariff Act of 1930 (‘‘the Act’’),
that there is a reasonable indication that
an industry in the United States is
materially injured by reason of imports
of finished carbon steel flanges from
India, Italy, and Spain provided for in
subheading 7307.91.50 of the
Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the
United States, that are alleged to be sold
in the United States at less than fair
value (‘‘LTFV’’) and that are alleged to
1 The record is defined in sec. 207.2(f) of the
Commission’s Rules of Practice and Procedure (19
CFR 207.2(f)).
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be subsidized by the government of
India.
Commencement of Final Phase
Investigations
Pursuant to section 207.18 of the
Commission’s rules, the Commission
also gives notice of the commencement
of the final phase of its investigations.
The Commission will issue a final phase
notice of scheduling, which will be
published in the Federal Register as
provided in section 207.21 of the
Commission’s rules, upon notice from
the Department of Commerce
(‘‘Commerce’’) of affirmative
preliminary determinations in the
investigations under sections 703(b) or
733(b) of the Act, or, if the preliminary
determinations are negative, upon
notice of affirmative final
determinations in those investigations
under sections 705(a) or 735(a) of the
Act. Parties that filed entries of
appearance in the preliminary phase of
the investigations need not enter a
separate appearance for the final phase
of the investigations. Industrial users,
and, if the merchandise under
investigation is sold at the retail level,
representative consumer organizations
have the right to appear as parties in
Commission antidumping and
countervailing duty investigations. The
Secretary will prepare a public service
list containing the names and addresses
of all persons, or their representatives,
who are parties to the investigations.
Background
On June 30, 2016, Weldbend
Corporation, Argo, Illinois and Boltex
Mfg. Co., L.P., Houston, Texas filed
petitions with the Commission and
Commerce, alleging that an industry in
the United States is materially injured
or threatened with material injury by
reason of LTFV imports of finished
carbon steel flanges from India, Italy,
and Spain and subsidized imports of
finished carbon steel flanges from India.
Accordingly, effective June 30, 2016, the
Commission, pursuant to sections 703(a)
and 733(a) of the Act (19 U.S.C.
1671b(a) and 1673b(a)), instituted
countervailing duty investigation No.
701–TA–563 and antidumping duty
investigation Nos. 731–TA–1331–1333
(Preliminary).
Notice of the institution of the
Commission’s investigations and of a
public conference to be held in
connection therewith was given by
posting copies of the notice in the Office
of the Secretary, U.S. International
Trade Commission, Washington, DC,
and by publishing the notice in the
Federal Register of July 7, 2016 (81 FR
44328). The conference was held in
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INTERNATIONAL TRADE COMMISSION
[Investigation No. 731-TA-1330 (Preliminary)]
Dioctyl Terephthalate (DOTP) From Korea; Determination
On the basis of the record \1\ developed in the subject
investigation, the United States International Trade Commission
(``Commission'') determines, pursuant to the Tariff Act of 1930 (``the
Act''), that there is a reasonable indication that an industry in the
United States is materially injured by reason of imports of dioctyl
terephthalate (``DOTP'') from Korea, provided for in subheading
2917.39.20 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States, that
are alleged to be sold in the United States at less than fair value
(``LTFV'').\2\
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\1\ The record is defined in sec. 207.2(f) of the Commission's
Rules of Practice and Procedure (19 CFR 207.2(f)).
\2\ Commissioner F. Scott Kieff dissenting.
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Commencement of Final Phase Investigation
Pursuant to section 207.18 of the Commission's rules, the
Commission also gives notice of the commencement of the final phase of
its investigation. The Commission will issue a final phase notice of
scheduling, which will be published in the Federal Register as provided
in section 207.21 of the Commission's rules, upon notice from the
Department of Commerce (``Commerce'') of an affirmative preliminary
determination in the investigation under section 733(b) of the Act, or,
if the preliminary determination is negative, upon notice of an
affirmative final determination in that investigation under section
735(a) of the Act. Parties that filed entries of appearance in the
preliminary phase of the investigation need not enter a separate
appearance for the final phase of the investigation. Industrial users,
and, if the merchandise under investigation is sold at the retail
level, representative consumer organizations have the right to appear
as parties in Commission antidumping and countervailing duty
investigations. The Secretary will prepare a public service list
containing the names and addresses of all persons, or their
representatives, who are parties to the investigation.
Background
On June 30, 2016, Eastman Chemical Company, Kingsport, Tennessee
filed a petition with the Commission and Commerce, alleging that an
industry in the United States is materially injured by reason of LTFV
imports of DOTP from Korea. Accordingly, effective June 30, 2016, the
Commission, pursuant to section 733(a) of the Act (19 U.S.C. 1673b(a)),
instituted antidumping duty investigation No. 731-TA-1330
(Preliminary).
Notice of the institution of the Commission's investigation and of
a public conference to be held in connection therewith was given by
posting copies of the notice in the Office of the Secretary, U.S.
International Trade Commission, Washington, DC, and by publishing the
notice in the Federal Register of July 7, 2016 (81 FR 44329). The
conference was held in Washington, DC, on July 21, 2016, and all
persons who requested the opportunity were permitted to appear in
person or by counsel.
The Commission made this determination pursuant to section 733(a)
of the Act (19 U.S.C. 1673b(a)). It completed and filed its
determination in this investigation on August 15, 2016. The views of
the Commission are contained in USITC Publication 4630 (August 2016),
entitled Dioctyl Terephthalate (DOTP) from Korea: Investigation No.
731-TA-1330 (Preliminary).
By order of the Commission.
Issued: August 16, 2016.
Lisa R. Barton,
Secretary to the Commission.
[FR Doc. 2016-19817 Filed 8-18-16; 8:45 am]
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