Circular Welded Non-Alloy Steel Pipe From China, 58746-58747 [05-20206]

Download as PDF 58746 Federal Register / Vol. 70, No. 194 / Friday, October 7, 2005 / Notices Sacramento River nor help address the growing water reliability issues in the Central Valley of California through the assistance of Shasta Dam and Reservoir. • Increase Water Supply Reliability with Shasta Enlargement: The primary purpose of this initial alternative is to be consistent with the goals of the CALFED ROD, which focus on increasing CVP and SWP water supply reliability while contributing to increased anadromous fish survival. It includes raising Shasta Dam between 6.5 to 18.5 feet, which would increase storage space in Shasta Reservoir by 290,000 acre-feet and 640,000 acre-feet, respectively. The increased pool depth and volume also could contribute to incidental benefits for flood control, hydropower, and outdoor recreation. • Increase Water Supply Reliability with Shasta Enlargement and Conjunctive Water Management: The primary purpose of this initial alternative is to increase CVP and SWP water supply reliability through a combination of enlargement of Shasta Dam and Reservoir and conjunctive water management, consistent with the goals of the CALFED ROD. This plan is similar to the above initial alternative and includes raising Shasta Dam up to about 18.5 feet. It also includes implementing a conjunctive water management component consisting primarily of contract agreements between Reclamation and Sacramento River basin water users. • Increase Anadromous Fish Habitat and Water Supply Reliability with Shasta Enlargement: The primary purpose of this initial alternative is to address both primary objectives with a focus on increasing anadromous fish habitat and enlarging Shasta Reservoir up to about 18.5 feet. In addition to increasing the cold water pool in Shasta Lake, this alternative includes restoring inactive gravel mines along the Sacramento River to help benefit anadromous fish. • Multipurpose with Shasta Enlargement: This initial alternative also consists of raising Shasta Dam up to about 18.5 feet. In addition, to address the primary objectives, it includes conjunctive water management and restoring inactive gravel mines and floodplain habitat along the upper Sacramento River. Features that address the secondary objectives include constructing warm water fish habitat in the Shasta Lake area, restoring one or more riparian habitat areas between Redding and Red Bluff on the Sacramento River, and possibly reoperating Shasta Dam for increased flood control. VerDate Aug<31>2005 18:27 Oct 06, 2005 Jkt 208001 These and other possible alternatives will be considered and developed through comments received during the scoping process. During scoping, Reclamation will be seeking input about possible methods for evaluating water management that will meet the identified water resources problems and needs consistent with the planning objectives. Written comments, including names and home addresses of respondents, will be made available for public review. Individual respondents may request that their home address be withheld from public disclosure, which will be honored to the extent allowable by law. 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[FR Doc. 05–20169 Filed 10–6–05; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4310–MN–P INTERNATIONAL TRADE COMMISSION [Investigation No. TA–421–6] Circular Welded Non-Alloy Steel Pipe From China Determination On the basis of information developed in the subject investigation, the United States International Trade Commission determines, pursuant to section 421(b)(1) of the Trade Act of 1974,1 that circular welded non-alloy steel pipe 2 1 19 U.S.C. 2451(b)(1). products subject to this investigation include certain welded carbon quality steel pipes and tubes, of circular cross-section, with an outside diameter of 0.372 inches (9.45 mm) or more, but not more than 16 inches (406.4 mm), regardless of wall thickness, surface finish (black, galvanized, or painted), end finish (plain end, beveled end, grooved, threaded, or threaded and coupled), or industry specification (ASTM, proprietary, or other), generally known as standard pipe and structural pipe (they may also be referred to as structural or mechanical tubing). The term carbon quality steel may include certain low alloy steel imported as other alloy steel pipes and tubes. All pipe meeting the physical description set forth above that is used in, or intended for use in, 2 The PO 00000 Frm 00085 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 from the People’s Republic of China is being imported into the United States in such increased quantities or under such conditions as to cause or threaten to cause market disruption to the domestic producers of like or directly competitive products.3 Background Following receipt of a petition, on August 2, 2005, on behalf of Allied Tube and Conduit Corp., Harvey, IL; IPSCO Tubulars, Inc., Camanche, IA; Maruichi American Corp., Santa Fe Springs, CA; Maverick Tube Corp., Chesterfield, MO; Sharon Tube Co., Sharon, PA; Western Tube Conduit Corp., Long Beach, CA; Wheatland Tube Co., Wheatland, PA.; and the United Steelworkers of America, AFL–CIO, Pittsburgh, PA; the Commission instituted investigation No. TA–421–06, Circular Welded Non-Alloy Steel Pipe from China, under section 421(b) of the Act to determine whether circular welded non-alloy steel pipe standard and structural pipe applications is covered by the scope of this investigation. Standard pipe applications include the low-pressure conveyance of water, steam, natural gas, air and other liquids and gases in plumbing and heating systems, air conditioning units, automatic sprinkler systems, and other related uses. Standard pipe may also be used for light load-bearing and mechanical applications, such as for fence tubing, and as an intermediate product for protection of electrical wiring, such as conduit shells. Structural pipe is used in construction applications. Products not included in this investigation are mechanical tubing (whether or not cold-drawn) provided for in HTS subheading 7306.30.50, tube and pipe hollows for redrawing provided for in HTS 7306.30.5035, or finished electrical conduit provided for in HTS 7306.30.5028. API line pipe used in oil or gas applications requiring API certifications is also not included in this investigation. Similarly, pipe produced to the API specifications for oil country tubular goods use are not included in this investigation. The subject imported products are currently provided for in the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS) subheadings 7306.30.10 and 7306.30.50. Specifically, the various HTS statistical reporting numbers under which the subject standard pipe has been provided for since January 1, 1992, are as follows: 7306.30.1000, 7306.30.5025, 7306.30.5032, 7306.30.5040, 7306.30.5055, 7306.30.5085, and 7306.30.5090. Although the HTS category is provided for convenience and Customs purposes, the written description of the merchandise under investigation is dispositive. Pipe multiple-stenciled to the ASTM A–53 specification and to any other specification, such as the API-fL or 5L X–42 specifications, or singlecertified pipe that enters under HTS subheading 7306.10.10, is covered by this investigation when used in, or intended for use in, one of the standard pipe applications listed above, regardless of the HTS category in which it is entered. Pipe shells that enter the United States under HTS subheading 7306.30.50, including HTS statistical reporting number 7306.30.5028, are also covered by this investigation. The investigation also covers pipe used for the production of scaffolding (but does not include finished scaffolding). 3 Vice Chairman Deanna Tanner Okun and Commissioner Daniel R. Pearson make a negative determination. E:\FR\FM\07OCN1.SGM 07OCN1 Federal Register / Vol. 70, No. 194 / Friday, October 7, 2005 / Notices from China is being imported into the United States in such increased quantities or under such conditions as to cause or threaten to cause market disruption to the domestic producers of like or directly competitive products. Notice of the institution of the Commission’s investigation and of the scheduling of a public hearing to be held in connection therewith was given by posting a copy of the notice on the Commission’s Web site (https:// www.usitc.gov) and by publishing the notice in the Federal Register of August 10, 2005 (70 FR 46543). The hearing was held on September 16, 2005 in Washington, DC; all persons who requested the opportunity were permitted to appear in person or by counsel. By order of the Commission. Dated: October 3, 2005. Marilyn R. Abbott, Secretary to the Commission. [FR Doc. 05–20206 Filed 10–6–05; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 7020–02–P INTERNATIONAL TRADE COMMISSION [Investigation No. 731–TA–1098 (Preliminary)] Liquid Sulfur Dioxide From Canada United States International Trade Commission. ACTION: Institution of antidumping investigation and scheduling of a preliminary phase investigation. AGENCY: SUMMARY: The Commission hereby gives notice of the institution of an investigation and commencement of preliminary phase antidumping investigation No. 731–TA–1098 (Preliminary) under section 733(a) of the Tariff Act of 1930 (19 U.S.C. 1673b(a)) (the Act) to determine whether there is a reasonable indication that an industry in the United States is materially injured or threatened with material injury, or the establishment of an industry in the United States is materially retarded, by reason of imports from Canada of liquid sulfur dioxide, provided for in subheading 2811.23.00 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States, that are alleged to be sold in the United States at less than fair value. Unless the Department of Commerce extends the time for initiation pursuant to section 732(c)(1)(B) of the Act (19 U.S.C. 1673a(c)(1)(B)), the Commission must reach a preliminary determination in antidumping investigations in 45 days, or in this case by November 14, 2005. VerDate Aug<31>2005 18:27 Oct 06, 2005 Jkt 208001 The Commission’s views are due at Commerce within five business days thereafter, or by November 21, 2005. For further information concerning the conduct of this investigation and rules of general application, consult the Commission’s Rules of Practice and Procedure, part 201, subparts A through E (19 CFR part 201), and part 207, subparts A and B (19 CFR part 207). EFFECTIVE DATE: September 30, 2005. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Russell Duncan (202–708–4727), 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 investigation may be viewed on the Commission’s electronic docket (EDIS) at https://edis.usitc.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Background.—This investigation is being instituted in response to a petition filed on September 30, 2005, by Calabrian Corporation, Kingwood, Texas. Participation in the investigation and public service list.—Persons (other than petitioners) wishing to participate in the investigation as parties must file an entry of appearance with the Secretary to the Commission, as provided in sections 201.11 and 207.10 of the Commission’s rules, not later than seven days after publication of this notice in the Federal Register. 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 investigations. The Secretary will prepare a public service list containing the names and addresses of all persons, or their representatives, who are parties to this investigation upon the expiration of the period for filing entries of appearance. Limited disclosure of business proprietary information (BPI) under an administrative protective order (APO) and BPI service list.—Pursuant to section 207.7(a) of the Commission’s rules, the Secretary will make BPI gathered in this investigation available to authorized applicants representing interested parties (as defined in 19 PO 00000 Frm 00086 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 58747 U.S.C. 1677(9)) who are parties to the investigation under the APO issued in the investigation, provided that the application is made not later than seven days after the publication of this notice in the Federal Register. A separate service list will be maintained by the Secretary for those parties authorized to receive BPI under the APO. Conference.—The Commission’s Director of Operations has scheduled a conference in connection with this investigation for 9:30 a.m. on October 20, 2005, at the U.S. International Trade Commission Building, 500 E Street, SW., Washington, DC. Parties wishing to participate in the conference should contact Russell Duncan (202–708–4727) not later than October 18, 2005, to arrange for their appearance. Parties in support of the imposition of antidumping duties in this investigation and parties in opposition to the imposition of such duties will each be collectively allocated one hour within which to make an oral presentation at the conference. A nonparty who has testimony that may aid the Commission’s deliberations may request permission to present a short statement at the conference. Written submissions.—As provided in sections 201.8 and 207.15 of the Commission’s rules, any person may submit to the Commission on or before October 26, 2005, a written brief containing information and arguments pertinent to the subject matter of the investigation. Parties may file written testimony in connection with their presentation at the conference no later than three days before the conference. If briefs or written testimony contain BPI, they must 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). In accordance with sections 201.16(c) and 207.3 of the 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 timely filed. The Secretary will not accept a document for filing without a certificate of service. 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INTERNATIONAL TRADE COMMISSION

[Investigation No. TA-421-6]


Circular Welded Non-Alloy Steel Pipe From China

Determination

    On the basis of information developed in the subject investigation, 
the United States International Trade Commission determines, pursuant 
to section 421(b)(1) of the Trade Act of 1974,\1\ that circular welded 
non-alloy steel pipe \2\ from the People's Republic of China is being 
imported into the United States in such increased quantities or under 
such conditions as to cause or threaten to cause market disruption to 
the domestic producers of like or directly competitive products.\3\
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    \1\ 19 U.S.C. 2451(b)(1).
    \2\ The products subject to this investigation include certain 
welded carbon quality steel pipes and tubes, of circular cross-
section, with an outside diameter of 0.372 inches (9.45 mm) or more, 
but not more than 16 inches (406.4 mm), regardless of wall 
thickness, surface finish (black, galvanized, or painted), end 
finish (plain end, beveled end, grooved, threaded, or threaded and 
coupled), or industry specification (ASTM, proprietary, or other), 
generally known as standard pipe and structural pipe (they may also 
be referred to as structural or mechanical tubing). The term carbon 
quality steel may include certain low alloy steel imported as other 
alloy steel pipes and tubes.
    All pipe meeting the physical description set forth above that 
is used in, or intended for use in, standard and structural pipe 
applications is covered by the scope of this investigation. Standard 
pipe applications include the low-pressure conveyance of water, 
steam, natural gas, air and other liquids and gases in plumbing and 
heating systems, air conditioning units, automatic sprinkler 
systems, and other related uses. Standard pipe may also be used for 
light load-bearing and mechanical applications, such as for fence 
tubing, and as an intermediate product for protection of electrical 
wiring, such as conduit shells. Structural pipe is used in 
construction applications.
    Products not included in this investigation are mechanical 
tubing (whether or not cold-drawn) provided for in HTS subheading 
7306.30.50, tube and pipe hollows for redrawing provided for in HTS 
7306.30.5035, or finished electrical conduit provided for in HTS 
7306.30.5028. API line pipe used in oil or gas applications 
requiring API certifications is also not included in this 
investigation. Similarly, pipe produced to the API specifications 
for oil country tubular goods use are not included in this 
investigation.
    The subject imported products are currently provided for in the 
Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS) subheadings 
7306.30.10 and 7306.30.50. Specifically, the various HTS statistical 
reporting numbers under which the subject standard pipe has been 
provided for since January 1, 1992, are as follows: 7306.30.1000, 
7306.30.5025, 7306.30.5032, 7306.30.5040, 7306.30.5055, 
7306.30.5085, and 7306.30.5090. Although the HTS category is 
provided for convenience and Customs purposes, the written 
description of the merchandise under investigation is dispositive.
    Pipe multiple-stenciled to the ASTM A-53 specification and to 
any other specification, such as the API-fL or 5L X-42 
specifications, or single-certified pipe that enters under HTS 
subheading 7306.10.10, is covered by this investigation when used 
in, or intended for use in, one of the standard pipe applications 
listed above, regardless of the HTS category in which it is entered. 
Pipe shells that enter the United States under HTS subheading 
7306.30.50, including HTS statistical reporting number 7306.30.5028, 
are also covered by this investigation. The investigation also 
covers pipe used for the production of scaffolding (but does not 
include finished scaffolding).
    \3\ Vice Chairman Deanna Tanner Okun and Commissioner Daniel R. 
Pearson make a negative determination.
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Background

    Following receipt of a petition, on August 2, 2005, on behalf of 
Allied Tube and Conduit Corp., Harvey, IL; IPSCO Tubulars, Inc., 
Camanche, IA; Maruichi American Corp., Santa Fe Springs, CA; Maverick 
Tube Corp., Chesterfield, MO; Sharon Tube Co., Sharon, PA; Western Tube 
Conduit Corp., Long Beach, CA; Wheatland Tube Co., Wheatland, PA.; and 
the United Steelworkers of America, AFL-CIO, Pittsburgh, PA; the 
Commission instituted investigation No. TA-421-06, Circular Welded Non-
Alloy Steel Pipe from China, under section 421(b) of the Act to 
determine whether circular welded non-alloy steel pipe

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from China is being imported into the United States in such increased 
quantities or under such conditions as to cause or threaten to cause 
market disruption to the domestic producers of like or directly 
competitive products.
    Notice of the institution of the Commission's investigation and of 
the scheduling of a public hearing to be held in connection therewith 
was given by posting a copy of the notice on the Commission's Web site 
(https://www.usitc.gov) and by publishing the notice in the Federal 
Register of August 10, 2005 (70 FR 46543). The hearing was held on 
September 16, 2005 in Washington, DC; all persons who requested the 
opportunity were permitted to appear in person or by counsel.

    By order of the Commission.

    Dated: October 3, 2005.
Marilyn R. Abbott,
Secretary to the Commission.
[FR Doc. 05-20206 Filed 10-6-05; 8:45 am]
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